The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela has risen to at least 1,430, with nearly 70,000 people reported missing by their families. Rescue efforts are ongoing as Venezuelans increasingly take on the search for loved ones themselves due to a perceived lack of government assistance.
The initial earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, devastated the South American nation three days ago. Venezuela’s government stated that at least 68,900 people are missing as of Wednesday. RT reported that more earthquakes continued to rock Venezuela following the initial devastation.
Search efforts have been hampered by the scale of the disaster and a scarcity of resources. CBS News reported Venezuelans have taken the search for missing loved ones into their own hands, citing a lack of government rescuers. The Guardian noted nearly 70,000 people are unaccounted for according to family members.
As of Wednesday, Channel 4 News reported that 920 people were confirmed dead and over 3,000 injured. Mercopress indicated rescue teams were still finding survivors despite the time elapsed since the initial earthquakes, showing a photograph of ongoing efforts.
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