Baby rescued from rubble after deadly Venezuela earthquakes
Al Jazeera reported at least 188 deaths and 1,500 injuries as crews kept searching for thousands missing after powerful quakes.
By Daniel Okafor · Business Editor
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Rescue crews pulled a baby alive from the wreckage of a collapsed building after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, Al Jazeera reported. The rescue came as authorities faced a widening disaster, with at least 188 people killed and 1,500 injured, according to Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera reported that rescuers were continuing to search for thousands of people still missing after the quakes. The broadcaster described the earthquakes as devastating and said the baby was found in rubble left by a collapsed structure.
Venezuela has declared a state of emergency over the earthquakes, Al Jazeera reported. The declaration came as crews worked through damaged areas and emergency workers continued efforts to locate survivors.
The United States Geological Survey said mass casualties were likely and damage was extensive, according to Al Jazeera. No magnitude, epicentre or regional breakdown of damage was included in the report.
The confirmed death toll and injury count could change as search operations continue. Al Jazeera reported that thousands remained unaccounted for while rescue teams kept working at collapse sites.
This story draws on original reporting from Al Jazeera.