In Pictures: Hunger, despair as Venezuela quake death toll rises
Summary
Rescuers in Venezuela are trying to save a man trapped for eight days under rubble after powerful earthquakes hit the country. The disaster has killed over 2,200 people, left tens of thousands missing, and caused serious shortages of food, water, and shelter.Key Facts
- A 43-year-old security guard, Hernan Gil, has been trapped under a collapsed building for eight days.
- Rescuers from seven countries are working together to reach him.
- The earthquakes on June 24 have killed at least 2,295 people and injured more than 11,000.
- About 50,000 people are missing, and nearly 13,000 people have lost their homes.
- In the hardest-hit area, La Guaira, people wait in long lines for food and water.
- Four police officers were arrested for allegedly stealing belongings from the disaster area.
- Many families are sleeping outside because their homes were destroyed.
- The World Food Programme requested $50 million to feed 500,000 people for three months.
- Health officials warn of possible disease outbreaks due to the damage and lack of services.
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