Venezuela earthquake: father and son found alive in rubble after four days as death toll nears 1,500
Summary
A father and his teenage son were found alive under rubble in Venezuela four days after two strong earthquakes hit near Caracas. The twin earthquakes caused severe damage, killing around 1,450 people and injuring over 3,000, with many buildings destroyed and thousands still missing.Key Facts
- Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck near Caracas, Venezuela.
- Nearly 200 buildings were completely destroyed and about 774 seriously damaged.
- The death toll is about 1,450 and expected to rise; more than 3,150 people were injured.
- A father and son were found alive in Caraballeda nearly four days after the quakes.
- Rescue teams from the US, Mexico, France, and other countries are aiding in search and rescue.
- Looting occurred in La Guaira, a heavily damaged port city near Venezuela's main airport.
- About 6.76 million people may need shelter, water, sanitation, healthcare, and other help.
- The UN estimates $6.7 billion is needed to repair damage from the earthquakes.
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