More than 20 people have died in the tragic earthquake in Turkey and Syria, the BBC reported on Thursday. But the tragedy also brought moments of emotion, when people and animals that had survived were taken out of the ruins. The medium has chosen the 6 most memorable earthquake rescues.
Baby Aya, a Syrian, was still attached to her mother by the umbilical cord when she was pulled from the destroyed building. Her parents had died, but she herself came out alive.
Armanazi, the Syrian boy was brought out alive and smiling by fire and search and rescue teams. Those around him applauded and expressed their joy.
A mother and daughter, a man and several other children were pulled out alive from the ruins. Hurt, but alive. A bicolor cat was also brought out.
