Venezuelans dig to find their loved ones
Summary
Two strong earthquakes hit the Venezuelan state of La Guaira on June 24, causing many buildings to collapse and leaving tens of thousands of people missing. Because help has not arrived yet, local residents are digging through the rubble with their hands to find loved ones.Key Facts
- Two earthquakes occurred seconds apart on June 24 in Venezuela.
- La Guaira, a state on the Caribbean coast, was the hardest hit area.
- Entire buildings collapsed very quickly due to the quakes.
- Tens of thousands of people are still unaccounted for after the disaster.
- Official rescue and aid have not yet reached the affected areas.
- Residents, calling themselves "the moles," are digging by hand through rubble to search for survivors.
- The death toll from the earthquakes has surpassed 4,300.
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