Venezuelans rush to identify the bodies of their loved ones as earthquake deaths multiply
Summary
A powerful earthquake hit Venezuela’s northern coast on June 24, causing thousands of deaths and missing people. Families in La Guaira are urgently trying to identify and bury their relatives amid challenges like limited space and resources.Key Facts
- Two strong earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela on June 24.
- At least 2,295 people have died, with thousands still missing.
- La Guaira was the hardest-hit area on Venezuela’s northern coast.
- Authorities and volunteers are struggling to collect, identify, and store the growing number of bodies.
- Families often identify bodies by tattoos, scars, or clothing since the victims’ faces are badly damaged.
- Some bodies were kept in government facilities outdoors due to overcrowding and lack of refrigeration.
- Funeral costs are high, but some local officials have offered free burial spots to families.
- Rescue and recovery efforts are supported greatly by local citizens and volunteer groups.
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