After two earthquakes that occurred in the South American country Venezuela on June 25, another earthquake occurred on Saturday. The intensity of this earthquake near the northern coast of the country was measured at 4.9 Richter. According to Reuters, its tremors were also felt in the capital Caracas and Maracay.
At the same time, three days after the last earthquake, the death toll has increased to 920. More than 3360 people are injured, while more than 51,700 people are still reported missing. Officials said on Friday that so far 243 people have been rescued alive. Relief and rescue operations are ongoing, so the death toll may increase further.
Due to lack of government relief teams in many areas, people are busy removing the debris themselves to find their relatives. Many families are searching for their relatives by removing debris from buildings with hammers and other tools.
Crowd of patients increased in Caracas hospital after the earthquake
After the earthquake, a huge rush of patients was seen at the Domingo Luciani Hospital, located in the eastern part of the capital Caracas. According to CNN, injured people were being brought here continuously on Saturday.
Donated relief material was also seen in the corridors and wards of the hospital. These included essential items like water bottles, food, clothes and blankets. Local people are continuously coming forward to help the earthquake victims.
The medical staff inside the hospital is continuously treating the injured. At the same time, many employees are busy repairing the damage caused by the earthquake.
Speaking to Reuters, he told that he was trying to find his mother and brother, who he said were in an apartment building at the time of the earthquake.
Medina said he was searching through the debris to find at least some clues. If only his belongings or papers are found, that too will be a relief for him.
Rescue of 18 day old child buried under debris
On Friday, the rescue team in La Guaira, Venezuela, safely pulled out an 18-day-old child along with his mother from the debris of the building. Many people are still buried under the collapsed buildings.
Many videos are going viral. Where people are trying to find their loved ones along with rescue teams. People are being treated in rescue camps on the roads and efforts to remove debris are still going on. See full news…
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