According to the person who shared the photo on Twitter, the duo stayed under the rubble for 17 hours and made it out safely.
A moving photograph of a seven-year-old girl shielding her little brother’s head while they remained stuck under rubble in the aftermath of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria has gone viral on the internet.
Mohamad Safa, UN representative, who shared the photo on Twitter, noted that the duo stayed under the rubble for 17 hours and made it out safely.
“The 7 year old girl who kept her hand on her little brother’s head to protect him while they were under the rubble for 17 hours has made it safely. I see no one sharing. If she were dead, everyone would share! Share positivity…” read his tweet.
The 7 year old girl who kept her hand on her little brother’s head to protect him while they were under the rubble for 17 hours has made it safely. I see no one sharing. If she were dead, everyone would share! Share positivity… pic.twitter.com/J2sU5A5uvO
— Mohamad Safa (@mhdksafa) February 7, 2023
The photograph has made the internet users emotional and many people praised the girl for her compassionate gesture in the distressful situation.
Endless admiration for this brave girl.pic.twitter.com/anliOTBsy1
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) February 8, 2023
Here are some comments from netizens:
“Miracles happen. What a great big sister. Lovingly protective under such stressful circumstances. Hope for all those still trapped. Respect for all the rescuers working tirelessly.”
“Oh bless her – children’s love and resilience makes me weep.”, another user wrote.
“OW! She’s a little hero!”
How about you? What do you think about this litte girl?
