President Petr Pavel has thanked the Czech USAR rescue team for its work following the devastating earthquake in Venezuela at the turn of June and July, praising its professionalism and dedication. Around 60 rescuers were honoured during a ceremony at Prague Castle's Deer Moat on Thursday. The firefighters also presented President Pavel with the First Class Hero of Venezuela humanitarian award, which Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, had bestowed on Czechia.