Kahramanmaraş: The UAE Search and Rescue Team Friday rescued two individuals after being stuck under the rubble of a building that collapsed following a recent earthquake in Turkey. The first to be rescued was an 11-year-old child while the second was a man believed to be between the ages of 50 and 60 of Turkish nationality.

With efficient teamwork, the search and rescue mission was carried out in the Kahramanmaraş region and concluded with success after a gruelling 120-hour effort.

Medical personnel immediately sprung into action to take care for the two survivors, who said to be are in good health. This successful mission was conducted as part of Operation "The Gallant Knight / 2," which the UAE launched soon after the earthquake hit the two countries.