Venezuela earthquake: Rescues continue amid rising death toll and public anger
Amid the devastating aftermath of Venezuela's earthquakes, two boys have been rescued, while the death toll climbs to over 1,450. A country club transforms into a hospital, but public dissatisfaction mounts over the official recovery efforts.
Following powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, rescue operations successfully extracted two 11-year-old boys, including Moises, from collapsed structures after they had been trapped for several days. Rescuers continue to search for additional survivors using specialized equipment like dogs, drones, and sound detectors, despite the critical 96-hour window having passed. The confirmed death toll stands at least 1,450, with expectations for it to rise. In the aftermath, a country club in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, has been repurposed as a temporary hospital, providing medical care, shelter, and essential supplies to survivors. Concurrently, residents in affected regions, such as Catia la Mar, have expressed dissatisfaction and anger concerning the Venezuelan state's official handling of the disaster recovery, with some feeling inadequately supported. Volunteer groups are continuing efforts to locate additional survivors.
Sources: BBC News
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