Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll climbs
Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands Friday in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes, citing the scarcity of government rescuers, as the human toll of the disaster climbed to at least 920 dead and more than 51,000 missing.
TL;DR
- Venezuelans are conducting their own searches for missing loved ones after earthquakes.
- The scarcity of government rescuers is cited as a reason for this citizen-led action.
- The death toll from the earthquakes has risen to at least 920.
- More than 51,000 people are reported missing.