One week since the catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela: nearly 2,000 dead and 10,000 injured
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A week after two devastating earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, rescue efforts continue as hundreds search for survivors. The first quake, measuring 7.2, hit on June 24, followed by a 7.5 magnitude quake just 39 seconds later. The hardest-hit areas include La Guaira and Caracas, with a preliminary toll reported by the Venezuelan government of nearly 2,000 dead, over 10,571 injured, and around 50,000 missing. Rescue teams have managed to save some individuals, including a 3-year-old boy found alive after six days under rubble. Hospitals are overwhelmed, and many people are left homeless, with damage estimated to affect 60,000 structures.
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