By SCN News Desk
Venezuela Quake Death Toll Surpasses 1,400 as Aftershocks Hamper Rescue Efforts
A Venezuelan family continued digging through the rubble of a collapsed apartment building after hearing what they believed was a groan from a relative trapped beneath the debris, offering a rare moment of hope as rescuers race against time to find more survivors. Families, volunteers and emergency crews have been searching continuously in some of the country's hardest-hit communities.
The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes has climbed to more than 1,400, while over 3,200 people have been injured and more than 55,000 people remain missing as rescue teams race to find survivors. Authorities say repeated aftershocks continue to hamper search operations, with hundreds still feared trapped beneath collapsed buildings in La Guaira, Caracas and other hard-hit areas. Damaged roads, unstable structures and limited heavy rescue equipment have further complicated emergency efforts, leaving thousands of families displaced as rescuers continue searching for survivors.
International rescue teams have begun arriving to reinforce local emergency operations. Venezuelan authorities say more than 1,600 foreign rescuers are now assisting search efforts, while humanitarian aid continues to reach affected areas. Despite the growing international response, volunteers and relatives in several neighborhoods are still clearing debris by hand in hopes of finding survivors.
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More than 1,600 international rescue personnel have arrived in Venezuela to support search operations as the disaster response expands
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