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Venezuela Hit by Back-to-Back Earthquakes, Leaving Thousands Stranded and Desperate for Help
Venezuelan residents described scenes of panic and devastation after two powerful earthquakes struck the country in quick succession, causing widespread destruction and chaos.
Venezuelans describe chaotic scenes of panic and desperation after two powerful earthquakes struck the country, with magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes causing widespread destruction and prompting scenes of hugs turned to fleeing as people sought safety. Buildings collapsed, and rescuers rushed to the scene to pull survivors from rubble. The earthquakes, which hit within seconds of each other, left many Venezuelans shaken but alive, with some recounting the harrowing moments they spent trapped or desperately seeking escape. Emergency responders scramble to reach those in need amid the devastation caused by the powerful quakes.
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