03:18

Five days after Venezuela’s deadly twin quakes, survivors still being rescued from debris

Experts say the first 72 hours after natural disasters are critical for saving those trapped, but after that the search turns to recovering bodies.

Published: 6:31pm, 29 Jun 2026Updated: 8:26pm, 29 Jun 2026

Five days since Venezuela was shaken by a deadly double earthquake on June 24, 2026, rescuers are still managing to pull some survivors from the rubble. International aid has been pouring into the country, with over 2,200 foreign rescuers arriving on Saturday. Some Venezuelans abroad are returning home to support relief efforts, while others have been trying to help by setting up aid collection centres overseas.

Five days after Venezuela’s deadly twin quakes, survivors still being rescued from debris

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Experts say the first 72 hours after natural disasters are critical for saving those trapped, but after that the search turns to recovering bodies.

Experts say the first 72 hours after natural disasters are critical for saving those trapped, but after that the search turns to recovering bodies.