Team Rubocon member Lauren Ledford examines the ear canal of a young Ecudorian child with a foreign object inside.
On April 16, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the central coast of Ecuador. On April 18, we deployed a four-man reconnaissance team to Manta to develop awareness of the ground situation, liaise with local officials, and identify logistical arrangements. Then, we sent a 14-person follow-on team, including two members from Team Rubicon UK, to conduct damage assessments and mobile medical operations to assist communities in and around Manta. At the request of the Ecuador government, our members are currently operating in San Isidro.
Team Rubicon members Chris Beswick and Lauren Ledford help haul water with local Ecuadorians to provide clean water to communities around San Isidro.
