Venezuela quake death toll rises to 2,954

The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes has climbed to 2,954, according to official figures released Saturday. This marks an increase of over 300 fatalities from Friday, with more than 16,000 people injured following the June 24 disaster.

The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, toppled scores of buildings and left thousands still missing. The coastal La Guaira area, north of the capital Caracas, was particularly hard-hit, with 190 buildings collapsing and over 16,000 residents left homeless. This event is considered one of Latin America's worst earthquake disasters.

Ten days after the initial shocks, rescue teams are beginning to wind down their searches for survivors. Families are now focused on recovering the bodies of loved ones from the extensive rubble. While the critical window for earthquake rescues typically closes after 72 hours, a few individuals have been miraculously found alive in the past week.