Model Skarlent Rodríguez and partner found dead after Venezuela earthquakes

The search for model Skarlent Rodríguez and her partner José Castro has ended in tragedy, with the couple found dead days after earthquakes struck Venezuela. Rodríguez, a 23-year-old former Miss Grand Orlando, and Castro were discovered side-by-side, a heartbreaking confirmation for their families who had launched a GoFundMe campaign to fund the search and rescue efforts.

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We want to thank everyone who accompanied us in the search for our loved ones. Unfortunately, today both were found lifeless, one next to the other, together until the end.

"We want to thank everyone who accompanied us in the search for our loved ones. Unfortunately, today both were found lifeless, one next to the other, together until the end," the family announced on Monday. The announcement expressed profound gratitude for the outpouring of love, support, and effort from those who helped disseminate information and assist in the search during the difficult days.

Rodríguez, who had recently returned to Venezuela with her partner from Orlando, Florida, was recognized for her career in the fashion industry. The building where they lived in Catia La Mar, located in the heavily devastated state of La Guaira, collapsed during the earthquakes. The region was the epicenter of the devastation, with a high percentage of structures destroyed and thousands injured.

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There are not enough words to describe the pain we feel, but we do want to express our deep gratitude for the love, support, and effort that so many people provided to spread information, help in the search, and gather everything necessary during these very difficult days.

The tragedy is compounded by further losses within Castro's family, who lost his father, grandmother, uncle, and aunt in the same earthquake. Rodríguez's family has also been unable to work since receiving the news. The families are now seeking financial assistance for funeral expenses, which have significantly increased due to the disaster. They have appealed for solidarity, asking for donations or shares of their campaign to help cover these costs and to remember the "wonderful children" and the "light they left in every person" who knew them.

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Any collaboration, however small, is deeply meaningful. And if you cannot donate, sharing this campaign is immense help. Above all, we ask you to share how wonderful our children were, the love they gave, and the light they left in every person who had the fortune to know them. Thank you for accompanying us in this grief.