After two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, rescue operations continue as survivors search for missing family members and rescuers work through rubble. Multiple outlets report that rescue dogs have played a role, including a dog mission from Cornwall and another reported case in which a rescue dog helps save 13 people trapped in collapsed areas. Accounts from the ground also describe the emotional impact of the disaster, including search efforts by families and rescues extending days after the quakes.
At the same time, reporting indicates severe destruction. One estimate cited across outlets says about 58,000 buildings are believed to have been destroyed. Several sources also describe disruptions in state services, including bodies piling up at morgues and concerns that the death toll could be higher than officially known. Anger among some Venezuelans is directed at government response efforts.
In addition, The Guardian reports that Venezuelan police officers are arrested over alleged looting after the earthquakes. U.S. relief efforts are also mentioned as occurring alongside rising public anger over the government’s handling of the response.
