Venezuela Death Toll Rises to at Least 1,450 as Desperate Search Continues

As the fifth day begins since the series of earthquakes struck Venezuela on the 24th (local time), emergency rescue workers have continued their desperate search through the rubble of collapsed buildings to save even one more survivor.

Amid severe equipment shortages and chaos, reports of dramatic rescues at some sites have provided a glimmer of hope to the residents.

According to reports from major international media outlets, including The New York Times (NYT), AP, and AFP, Jorge Rodriguez, President of the National Assembly of Venezuela, stated that the death toll from the series of earthquakes that began on the 24th reached 1,450 as of the 28th.

This is an increase of 20 from the 1,430 reported the previous day.

Rodriguez stated that there are 3,150 injured and 12,721 displaced persons.

A total of 774 buildings were damaged, with 189 of them completely collapsed.

In a press conference that day, Rodriguez said, "We are going through a critical and decisive time."

Despite the severe lack of equipment and delays in rescue operations, news of miraculous survivals in some areas has kept a glimmer of hope alive for the residents.

AFP reported that French and American rescue teams saved a father and son in the coastal town of Caraballeda in La Guaira state and transported them to a hospital.

Interim President Delcy Rodriguez stated in a press conference the previous day that 33 people were rescued during search operations on the 27th.

According to Interim President Rodriguez, as of the previous day, 24 countries had sent 521 tons of relief supplies and approximately 2,700 search and rescue personnel.

(Photo: AP, Yonhap News)
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