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Rescuers race to find survivors trapped in rubble after deadly Venezuela earthquakes
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Megan Janetsky, Andry Rincón and Juan Pablo Arraez | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the situation in Venezuela are available from NBC Los Angeles, including the latest updates on the rescue efforts and the number of people affected, which includes at least 4,300 injured.
A devastating series of earthquakes has struck northern Venezuela, resulting in a significant loss of life. The official death toll has risen to around 235, with thousands more injured. In the aftermath of the disaster, communities are coming together to search for survivors trapped in rubble.
Neighbors are helping each other dig through the debris to locate loved ones. Further details on the situation in Venezuela are available from NBC Los Angeles , including the latest updates on the rescue efforts and the number of people affected, which includes at least 4,300 injured.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A devastating series of earthquakes has struck northern Venezuela, resulting in a significant loss of life. The official death toll has risen to around 235, with thousands more injured. In the…
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