Venezuela earthquake death toll nears 1,000, over 50,000 missing; residents join rescue op, foreign aid pours in
India, June 27 -- The aftermath of the double earthquake, recording magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 respectively, on Wednesday in the South American nation of Venezuela is one of country's worst natural disasters in over a century.
As aid pours from other countries and international relief organisations, victims of the disaster take it in their own hands to rescue those trapped under the rubble.
The current death toll reportedly stands at 920, while thousands remain missing as search and rescue operations continue in the disaster zone.
The government said 172 people remained trapped, 3,360 injured after the 'doublet' quakes rocked parts of Caracas and surrounding areas on Wednesday evening. More than 50,000 people were reported missing.
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