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How Dogs, Drones, and Technology Aid Rescuers in Venezuela Quake Search

Rescuers in Venezuela use search dogs, sound detectors, cameras, drones, and heavy machinery to find survivors after deadly twin earthquakes that killed over 1,700 people.

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Rescuers wearing orange helmets and navy and orange uniforms use manual tools to search for rescuers in La Guaira.

Aftershocks Heighten Anxiety as Venezuelans Struggle Amid Earthquake Devastation

Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have left over 1,700 dead and tens of thousands missing. With limited government aid, residents and volunteers continue rescue efforts amid aftershocks and international support ramps up.

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Volunteers conduct search operations in a building damaged by an earthquake in La Guaira, Venezuela, 29 June 2026. National and international rescue teams continue their efforts among the ruins of buildings in the coastal state of La Guaira, north of Caracas

Venezuela Faces Critical Hours in Earthquake Rescue as Death Toll Hits 1,450

Venezuela faces critical hours to rescue survivors after powerful earthquakes left 1,450 dead, thousands injured and displaced. International aid arrives amid shortages of equipment and manpower.

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A rescue dog from the Argentine search and rescue team searches for bodies in the rubble of a collapsed building in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela.

Two 11-Year-Old Boys Rescued from Venezuela Earthquake Rubble After Days Trapped

Two 11-year-old boys were rescued from earthquake rubble in Venezuela after days trapped. Over 1,430 deaths confirmed, tens of thousands missing. Rescue efforts continue amid aftershocks and international aid.

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the picture shows half of the boys face - the rest is obscured by rescue workers. He's wearing a white hard hat and has dark curly hair.

British Man Arrested in Ecuador After Woman's Body Found in Suitcase in Colombia

Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith, a British man, was arrested in Ecuador after a woman’s body was found in a suitcase in Colombia. He is suspected of causing her death and fleeing the scene. Authorities, including Dorset Police, are involved in the case.

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A custody shot of Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith. He has short hair and a beard and is wearing a grey jumper.

Venezuelan Earthquake Survivor Hears Son Crying Beneath Rubble

After two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, survivors like Andreina Valerio search for loved ones trapped beneath rubble in La Guaira amid widespread destruction and ongoing rescue efforts.

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Andreina Valerio, in a blue baseball cap, stands in front of rubble

Families Search for Loved Ones Amid Devastation from Venezuela Earthquakes

After devastating earthquakes in Venezuela's La Guaira state, families desperately search rubble for loved ones amid scarce rescue resources and rising death tolls.

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Family members and volunteers search through the rubble after two 17-story buildings in the Belo Horizonte residential complex collapsed in Catia La Mar, La Guaira (Venezuela), on June 26, 2026.

Venezuela Earthquake Rescuers Race Against Time to Find Survivors

Around 2,000 international rescuers are working urgently in Venezuela to find earthquake survivors as the rescue window narrows.

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Emergency responders in Türkiye managing earthquake disaster scene.

Venezuela Earthquakes Kill 920 as Global Rescue Efforts Intensify

Over 900 dead and thousands injured after two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela. International rescue teams have arrived amid widespread destruction and ongoing search efforts.

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Before and after pictures of a hotel in La Guaira - from a functioning modern building in May 2023 to a heavily damaged, partially collapsed structure after the earthquake in June 2026

Mother Dies Saving Daughter in Venezuela Earthquakes, Toll Rises

A Venezuelan mother died saving her daughter during powerful earthquakes near Caracas that killed at least 589 people. Footballer Héctor Bello shared tributes as rescue efforts continue amid rising casualties, including young athletes and international victims.

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A woman with long dark hair smiles as she holds a toddler in a dress on a beach, the sunset behind her

Venezuela Earthquakes: Search for Survivors Continues with 235 Dead Confirmed

Rescue efforts continue in Venezuela after powerful earthquakes killed 235 and injured over 4,000. US and local teams coordinate amid heavy damage in La Guaira region.

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People climb over piles of rubble, with a damaged residential block in the background

Venezuela Faces Devastation and Uncertainty After Powerful Twin Earthquakes

Venezuela reels from deadly twin earthquakes amid political turmoil. Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez calls for unity and accepts international aid to address infrastructure challenges and rescue efforts.

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A general view shows apartments in a damaged building following an earthquake in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state, some 30km north-west of Caracas, on June 25, 2026.