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ABC News June 30, 2026

Venezuela Earthquake Rescue Efforts

The situation in Venezuela is very serious after the two big earthquakes. Many buildings have collapsed and there is a lot of dust and smoke in the air. Rescue teams from over 20 countries are working together to find the missing people. They are using special equipment like drones and dogs to navigate the dangerous areas.

The rescue efforts are very challenging. Many people are trapped under the rubble and it is hard to reach them. The teams are working around the clock to find the survivors. In one place, a US team rescued a 51-year-old woman after a 10-hour effort. Another team rescued a 21-year-old man who was buried under the rubble for 106 hours. A young mother, Diana, kept her 18-day-old son alive for 30 hours under the rubble. She said her son gave her the strength to stay alive. The community is coming together to help each other, with many people relying on volunteers and family to survive.

The death toll is rising and many people are injured. The government is not helping much, so people are struggling to understand what happened. The earthquake was very devastating and it will take a long time for the country to recover. The international community is providing support, but it is a very difficult situation.

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