A week after the earthquakes, Venezuela still searches for its thousands missing
Summary
A week after strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, rescue teams are still searching for many missing people. So far, at least 2,295 people have died and more than 11,000 have been injured.Key Facts
- Rescue workers from seven countries have been working nonstop for days.
- A man named Hernan Gil has been trapped under rubble for eight days in the city of Catia La Mar.
- Hernan Gil is 43 years old and was a security guard.
- The Venezuelan government says at least 2,295 people died in the earthquake.
- More than 11,000 people were injured by the quake.
- The United Nations is sending 10,000 body bags to help with the number of dead.
- The earthquake damaged buildings including a government housing complex called Misión Vivienda.
- Rescue efforts continue amid concerns about health and safety after the disaster.
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