Death toll rises in Venezuela earthquakes; rescuers pull two 11-year-olds from rubble

The number of fatalities from recent earthquakes in Venezuela has climbed to at least 1,450, with more than 3,200 individuals reported injured, as confirmed by authorities on Sunday. The quakes, which struck last Wednesday, have devastated several regions, leaving thousands still buried beneath the debris.

Rescue operations have been ongoing, with teams working tirelessly to find survivors. Over the weekend, rescuers managed to pull 33 people from the rubble, a group that included two 11-year-old children, according to interim President Delcy Rodriguez. Despite these efforts, the chances of finding more survivors alive diminish with each passing hour, as vast numbers of people are still unaccounted for.

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Over the weekend, rescuers saved a total of 33 people, including two 11-year-olds.

Venezuela has been experiencing numerous aftershocks following the initial seismic activity. Parliament President Jorge Rodriguez reported that 430 aftershocks were recorded between Wednesday afternoon and Sunday. The magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes significantly impacted areas like La Guaira state, which neighbors the capital, Caracas. The destruction is widespread, with over 2,500 residential buildings and other structures damaged or destroyed. Among the hardest-hit structures are approximately 780 homes and 38 hospitals.

International rescue teams have joined local efforts, but the scale of the disaster presents immense challenges. The government has appealed for aid and is coordinating relief efforts, focusing on providing shelter, medical assistance, and essential supplies to the displaced population. The ongoing search for survivors remains the top priority, even as the grim reality of the rising death toll sets in.

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After the earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 that shook the country last Wednesday afternoon local time, 430 aftershocks were recorded until Sunday.