Man and teenage son rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble as death toll rises

Rescue teams from France and the United States have successfully extracted a man and his teenage son from the debris in Caraballeda. This operation took place nearly four days following the occurrence of twin earthquakes that measured 7.2 and 7.5 on the magnitude scale. The area is situated approximately 40 kilometers to the north of Caracas in Venezuela. The earthquakes had struck the nation during the previous week.

The overall death toll associated with these seismic events has now increased to 1,450 individuals. In addition, more than 3,100 people have sustained injuries. Reports indicate that nearly 200 buildings were destroyed completely. Furthermore, approximately 774 additional structures experienced severe damage due to the shaking.

Interim President Delcy Rodríguez has confirmed that efforts to locate and rescue survivors will persist. She has also conveyed optimism regarding the potential discovery of further individuals who may still be alive. At the same time, thousands of people are reported as still missing. This situation persists even after the passage of the critical 72-hour period typically associated with such rescue missions. Millions of residents in the impacted zones are currently without access to essential services.