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Mortuary in Caracas ‘overwhelmed’ as Venezuela struggles to respond after earthquakes
Volunteers provide counselling and funeral directors donate coffins after loss of at least 1,430 lives
TL;DR
- At least 1,430 lives were lost due to back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela.
- The Bello Monte mortuary in Caracas is overwhelmed with deceased victims.
- Families are desperately searching for missing loved ones among the rubble and at the mortuary.
- Volunteers are providing emotional support, water, coffee, and trauma counselling.
- Undertakers have donated coffins and supplies to aid the response.
- The government's response is criticized as sluggish and unprepared for the crisis.
- Despite government efforts, citizens express frustration and a feeling of abandonment.
- Volunteers are playing a crucial role in supporting affected families.