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Rescue Efforts Fading as 50,000 Missing in Venezuela Earthquake Devastation
Thirty-three people were rescued from rubble in Venezuela following a devastating earthquake that left nearly 50,000 missing, as the survival window remains alarmingly narrow.
Rescue efforts in Venezuela have yielded a small victory, with 33 people pulled alive from rubble following twin earthquakes that devastated the country's northern coast, but the situation remains dire with nearly 50,000 missing and officials warning their survival window is rapidly fading. The search-and-rescue crews' success came as they struggled to locate survivors in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes, which have left a trail of destruction across the region. With many more believed to be trapped under the debris, international aid is pouring in to assist with the rescue efforts and support those affected by the disaster. The full extent of the damage remains unknown, but it's clear that the situation in Venezuela continues to deteriorate by the hour.
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