"Caí de un piso 6 en el terremoto y una puerta de madera me salvó" | Mikel Abecia con Román Lozinski

Three weeks after the powerful earthquake of June 24th, Román Lozinski speaks with Mikel Abecia, a civil engineer who survived the collapse of his own home in Caraballeda. Mikel recounts the agonizing seconds in which he watched the neighboring 17-story tower collapse, triggering a devastating "domino effect" that dragged his six-story building down, burying him under tons of rubble after a fall of 8 meters. A wooden door and the bravery of a neighbor named Bruno made his rescue possible. 00:00 Román Lozinski reflects on the spiritual impact of the tragedy on the central coast. 01:30 Mikel Abecia begins his testimony: gratitude to the national and international rescuers. 02:22 The moment of disaster: watching the soccer game in Caraballeda when the earthquake struck. 03:01 Engineer's Criteria: Why Mikel Decided to Seek Refuge Under the Main Load-Bearing Beam 03:30 The Live Collapse: The Shocking Fall of the Residencias Caribe Building Right in Front of His Window 03:52 Cascade Effect: How the Collapse of a 17-Story Tower Pulled Down His Six-Story Building. 04:30 Free Fall: Mikel Describes the Seconds of Falling from a Height of 18 Meters and the Ensuing Silence 05:15 Miracle on the Coast: The Miraculous Absence of Serious Injuries or Bone Fractures 06:01 Coping with Guilt: The Process of Understanding Why Some Were Saved and Others Were Not 06:30 Certified Inspector: The Venezuelan College of Engineers' Credential for Inspecting Structures 7:20 The Rescue: The hours spent under the ruins and the voice of Bruno, the neighbor who became his savior. 8:12 The Protective Door: The piece of wood that prevented the concrete slabs from crushing his body. 9:11 Returning to the Surface: The breathtaking first image of Mikel emerging from the rubble and seeing the Caribbean Sea. 10:48 Total Loss: Coming to terms with the fact that his home ("everyone's palace") and his work tools were gone. 11:15 The Heroes' Tragedy: Security Chief Andrés Goncalves worked on rescues, unaware of the death of his family. 12:50 Unconditional Support: Mikel expresses his gratitude for the solidarity of the friends who gave him clothes and shelter in Caracas. 13:42 The Nobility of Venezuelans: Motorcyclists and civilians who helped with water and food without gloves or protective equipment. 14:55 Clinical Analysis: Psychologist Taibel Núñez defines Mikel's "active coping strategy." 16:20 Not Pathologizing Pain: The importance of validating fear, dizziness, and temporary brain blocks. 18:15 The Glass of Water: Why physically checking that the ground isn't moving is a valid safety mechanism. 19:50 No Fear of Aftershocks: The remarkable tranquility with which Mikel experiences the current minor noises and tremors. 21:10 Spiritual Connection: How the event strengthened Mikel's faith and his conviction to work to rebuild Venezuela. 22:45 Return to La Guaira: The engineer's firm desire to return to live and practice his profession on the coast. 24:30 Post-Traumatic Growth: Taibel Núñez explains what resilience is and how it is built collectively. 31:12 Solidarity Campaign: Román details the network of collection centers at Gama branches in support of Caritas Venezuela. 33:20 Corporate Commitment: the support of Fospuca, Lubricantes Inca, and Isola Foods in the reconstruction efforts. 35:05 The State of the Condominiums: an assessment of the buildings that remained standing in Tanaguarena and Caraballeda. 37:30 Managing Fears: daily decision-making and the temporary use of medication to fall asleep. 39:15 Mental Rumination: differences between creative planning and obsessive, looping thoughts. 41:10 Placing a Red Tag: the human sensitivity required when assessing a family building at risk of collapse. 42:30 Building Doctors: Mikel's analogy for explaining the damage diagnosis to residents without causing panic. Visit us at https://mundour.com/ Follow us on Instagram   / mundourweb   Follow us on Twitter   / mundourweb