As quake rescue winds down, Venezuelans face horrors of recovering their own dead family members
Summary
Two earthquakes in Venezuela caused buildings to collapse, trapping many people and killing more than 3,500. Families like Noel Márquez’s have been left to search for and recover their dead relatives on their own, often without government help or proper equipment.Key Facts
- The earthquakes struck Venezuela, heavily damaging high-rise buildings.
- Noel Márquez’s family home collapsed and caught fire; only his brother survived, trapped under rubble.
- Family members have been forced to recover bodies themselves, sometimes using bare hands and basic tools.
- Authorities have not provided heavy machinery to remove large debris, delaying rescues and recovery.
- The official death toll is over 3,535, with more than 16,740 injured.
- Over 30,000 missing people have been reported to an opposition-run website.
- Most rescue efforts by the government have ended; international teams are preparing to leave.
- Civilians, firefighters, and some Mexican rescuers continue searching through 1.2 million tons of debris.
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