Venezuela's Struggle to Locate Missing Post-Quake

Rescue operations continue relentlessly in Venezuela as teams race to extract Hernan Gil, a security guard trapped beneath debris for over a week in Catia La Mar. Amidst this, international emergency teams from seven countries remain on site, tirelessly striving to free the 43-year-old from his collapsed booth. The survival of Gil beyond eight days is considered a remarkable occurrence.

Concurrently, the death toll from the devastating earthquakes has been updated by Venezuelan authorities, revealing over 2,295 fatalities and more than 11,000 injuries. The situation has prompted the United Nations to escalate its response by securing 10,000 body bags, indicative of the grave scale of the disaster response needed.

The continuous search for the missing highlights the daunting task faced by both local emergency services and international assistance, as the aftermath of the quakes continues to impact the already strained infrastructure of Venezuela. This unfolding tragedy underscores the urgency of relief and recovery efforts in the affected regions.