The heartwarming story of a sister protecting her brother in Syria has become a viral sensation. A brave sister was found protecting her younger brother while they were trapped under their collapsed home.
7-Year-Old Sister Protects Younger Brother While Trapped Under Their Collapsed Home
A sister’s love knows no bounds and 7-year-old Mariam has proven that. A girl and her younger brother were found by rescuers after the earthquake in Syria. There have been a lot of rescues following the devastating earthquakes.
The Siblings Were Trapped For Over A Day
As told by DailyMail , Mariam and her brother, Ilaaf were trapped under their collapsed home. Their home was located in Besnaya-Bseineh near Haram, Syria. The children were found after being trapped for 36 hours. When the children were eventually found, brave Mariam urged the emergency worker to rescue them.
The Heartmelting Moment
Video footage captured the heartwarming moment the siblings were rescued. In the clip, Ilaaf was seen trapped under some concrete rubble. While rescuers tried to rescue them, Mariam put her arm over Ilaaf’s head to shield him.
The Whole Family Made ItOut
Their father, Mustafa Zuhir Al-Sayed said he, his wife, and their three children were sleeping when the earthquake hit. Fortunately, the whole family was rescued.
The Siblings Went Viral
The footage of Mariam and Ilaaf’s rescue has gotten over 5 million views on Twitter alone. Social media users took to the comments to commend Mariam’s brave act. A photo was later posted showing the siblings resting.
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Media Users Were In Awe
After Mariam and Ilaaf’s touching story reached far and wide, many internet users could not help but praise the little girl’s bravery. While someone referred to Mariam as an “angel sent by God,” another person was grateful that the siblings were rescued.
A Newborn Baby Rescued From Collapsed Building In Syria
A newborn baby girl was also rescued from a collapsed building in northwest Syria. The building was one of the 50 that was reportedly destroyed by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Jindayris. The baby girl’s mother went into labor and gave birth after the earthquake hit.
The Mom Did Not Make It
Unfortunately, the mother, father, four siblings, and an aunt died. The baby’s uncle, Khalil al-Suwadi said that relatives went to the scene when they learned of the earthquake. While digging, the baby’s voice was heard and she was found.
The Baby’s Condition Was Critical
The umbilical cord was still intact, so they had to cut it before taking the child to the hospital. Paediatrician Hani Maarouf said the baby had severe bruises, lacerations, and hyponatremia when she arrived. A doctor at a nearby hospital in Afrin later said the baby was in stable condition.
There Is A Rising Death Toll Across Syria And Turkey
The death toll across Syria and Turkey has been increasing. The baby girl’s family was among the 1,800 people known to have been killed by the earthquake in Syria. 4,500 people were also killed in Turkey where the epicenter was.
The Fatality Records
So far, the White Helmets reported 1,020 deaths. They also warned that the figure might rise since hundreds were still trapped. They also urged humanitarian organizations and international bodies for assistance to aid the rescue efforts.
Deliveries Were Halted Temporarily Due To The Damaged Roads
The UN vowed to get aid to people in the northwestern part of Syria. However, the deliveries had to stop temporarily because the roads were badly destroyed during the earthquake. One border was authorized for deliveries from Turkey to the northwest.
Parts Of Syria Initially Relied On Humanitarian Aid
Other deliveries were to go through Damascus. Before the earthquake hit, 4.1 million people in Syria already relied on humanitarian aid to survive. Kurdish-led forces, Jihadist forces, the Syrian government, and Syrian rebels are in control of the affected regions.
There Are Secondary Concerns
The latest update on the earthquake disaster has shown that the World Health Organization is concerned about a secondary disaster that could affect those that have been rescued so far. According to CNN , the concerns border on climate change and whether the snow could lead to worsened conditions for those out in the open.
