Rescue of four in La Guaira is old, but search for earthquake survivors continues
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A video circulating on social media showing the rescue of four survivors from collapsed buildings in La Guaira, Venezuela, has been clarified as an old event.
- The rescue, which occurred 11 days after earthquakes, involved a young man, a woman, and two children.
- Search operations continue for more survivors amidst the rubble, with specialized teams and heavy machinery deployed.
Amidst the ongoing search for survivors following devastating earthquakes in northern Venezuela, a video circulating on social media claiming a recent rescue of four people in OPP Caribe, La Guaira, has been clarified as an older event. Journalist Romรกn Camacho stated that the images depicted a previously completed rescue operation, not a new discovery.
The rescue, which reportedly took place 11 days after the earthquakes, involved finding a young man, a woman, and two children alive under the debris. While no new rescues have been confirmed recently at the collapsed structure, search efforts are actively continuing. Rescuers, volunteers, security forces, and specialized teams, including those from Mexico, are working tirelessly with heavy machinery to clear the rubble.
Camacho affirmed that hope remains high, with teams diligently working to remove large concrete slabs and create access points to inspect unsearched areas. The ongoing operation is a testament to the determination of families, rescuers, and volunteers who believe that every cleared space offers a chance to find more survivors.
Despite the misinformation regarding the video, the commitment to the search remains unwavering as long as conditions permit. The expectation is that further miracles may occur, bringing hope to those still awaiting news of their loved ones.
Las esperanzas es lo รบltimo que se pierde, continรบan trabajando arduamente
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.