The UK is sending a search and rescue team to Venezuela following a devastating earthquake, as the death toll reported by multiple outlets approaches 1,000. The deployment is part of a broader international response that also includes emergency teams from other countries. According to reporting, the UK’s assistance comprises specialists to support rescue operations, including the use of search capabilities described as “sniffer dogs” to help locate survivors. Alongside rescue teams, the UK has also made humanitarian funding available to support the response to the disaster, with one outlet stating the amount is £2 million. Other participating countries are described as sending emergency personnel and specialized support, including the United States, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Colombia. The reports indicate the assistance is focused on locating and rescuing people in the aftermath of the quake while supporting wider humanitarian efforts. The confirmed figures for fatalities are presented as near the 1,000 mark, reflecting rapidly changing information as search and recovery continues.