Ropes, Flashlights and Neighbors as Rescuers Among the Rubble of Caracas

Cuerdas, linternas y vecinos rescatistas entre los escombros de Caracas: “¡Antonio está vivo!"

Jun 25, 2026, 03:03 AM es source ↗

2026 Venezuela Earthquake

Summary

Residents and police with minimal equipment are digging through rubble with their bare hands in Caracas neighborhoods of Los Palos Grandes and San Bernardino following the devastating earthquakes, as thousands of survivors refuse to return to their homes fearing aftershocks.

Preview

Civiles y policías con mínimos equipos cavan con las manos en los barrios de Los Palos Grandes y San Bernardino, mientras miles de personas se niegan a volver a sus casas por miedo a las réplicas

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