Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 1,430; Hopes for Survivors Fade
More than three days after Venezuela was struck by its most powerful earthquake in over a century, the death toll has reached 1,430. Hopes of finding survivors are fading as rescue operations increasingly shift from rescue to recovery, with experts noting the critical 72-hour window for finding people alive has passed.
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There is a sense that the next few hours will be critical for saving anyone who is still trapped, says the BBC's Dan Johnson reporting from the border of Venezuela and Columbia.
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More than three days after Venezuela was struck by its most powerful earthquake in over a century, hopes of finding survivors are fading. Experts say the first 72 hours are critical for rescues, after which the operation increasingly becomes one of recovering bodies. The confirmed death toll has climbed to 1,430 and continues to rise by the hundreds, while tens of thousands of people remain missing. The UN's migration agency estimates that nearly seven million people were affected by Wednesda...
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