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THE BABY WAS PULLED FROM THE RUBBLE AFTER 107 HOURS: IT HAS BECOME A SYMBOL OF HOPE

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Turkey, a moment of hope emerged from the ruins — one that no one thought possible.

After five days trapped beneath layers of collapsed concrete in Antakya, a two-month-old baby boy was found alive, defying all expectations.

Rescue teams had been working tirelessly in near silence, surrounded by destruction and fading hope. By the 128th hour after the quake, the chances of finding survivors had become incredibly slim — especially for a newborn, whose body is far more vulnerable to cold, dehydration, and exhaustion.

Yet, against all odds, the tiny child endured.

Buried in darkness, without food, water, or warmth, the baby somehow held on. When rescuers finally reached him, they were met with a sight that left many in disbelief — the little boy was alive, his eyes open, his presence steady, as if he had been quietly waiting to be found.

In that moment, everything changed.

What had been a scene filled with grief and uncertainty suddenly became a symbol of hope. The baby’s survival reminded everyone present that even in the most difficult circumstances, life can still find a way to hold on.