Venezuela's Devastating Earthquakes Leave Survivors Stranded Beneath Debris

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Rescue operations are ongoing in Venezuela following two significant earthquakes that have devastated regions including Caracas and La Guaira. A woman has been successfully rescued from the debris, amidst efforts to locate those still trapped. Current reports indicate a death toll of at least 235 individuals and approximately 4,300 injuries, with fears that many remain unaccounted for. The quakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5, occurred in rapid succession and are noted as the most powerful to hit Venezuela since 1900. Medical facilities are currently facing immense pressure as teams work tirelessly to save lives.

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00:00A woman has been pulled alive from rubble after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela.

00:05The rescue happened as emergency teams searched collapsed buildings in Caracas

00:09and the coastal state of La Guayra. People have reportedly been heard calling for help from

00:15beneath the debris as rescuers race to reach survivors. Officials say at least 235 people

00:22have been killed and more than 4,300 others injured. Many more are feared missing while

00:28families have been left homeless or too afraid to return to damaged buildings. The earthquakes

00:34measured magnitude 7.2 and 7.5. They struck just a minute apart on Wednesday. The second

00:41quake is being described as Venezuela's strongest since 1900. In La Guayra, a doctor told the

00:47BBC that hospitals are completely overwhelmed and facing a critical lack of medical supplies.

00:53Rescue teams are still digging through concrete, dust, and twisted metal.

00:58For many families, the search is now a race against time.

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