Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll tops 900

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Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST LA GUAIRA, Venezuela: Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands on Friday (Jun 26) in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes, citing the scarcity of government rescuers, as the human toll of the disaster climbed to at least 920 dead and more than 51,000 missing.Citizens digging through the rubble of their homes said they have seen few state rescue teams in the areas hit hardest by the devastating 7.2 and 7.

5-magnitude quakes that struck late on Wednesday, despite authorities projecting an image of a robust government response.The lack of help compounded families' desperation as the pressure to find buried survivors increased with each passing hour. Venezuela on Friday marked nearly two days since the disaster.

Aid agencies consider the first 48 to 72 hours to be a crucial time frame to retrieve people alive, though that period can be extended if they have access to food and water.On Friday night, Venezuelan authorities announced they would block off access to La Guaira, the epicentre of the destruction, as chaos and and traffic began to affect search efforts. Government officials said that those who wanted to enter would now have to seek official permits, but provided few details of who would be allowed to enter.

CNA Games Guess Word Crack the word, one row at a time Buzzword Create words using the given letters Mini Sudoku Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser Mini Crossword Small grid, big challenge Word Search Spot as many words as you can Show More Show Less Meanwhile, a broad international aid effort accelerated, with dozens of rescue teams from around the globe arriving in Venezuela or due to arrive there soon.“Each person saved is a miracle,” said Jorge Rodríguez, the president of the country’s National Assembly. “We are not going to hide absolutely anything about the magnitude of this tragedy."

Anxious families wait to see if their relatives survivedFamilies across northern Venezuela searched in the ruins of buildings for relatives and whatever remained of their lives.Nazareth Jimenez sobbed into the shoulder of a loved one as she watched neighbors try to cut through slabs of concrete with hammers and power tools in a building reduced to a mountain of debris. “My God, how are we going to get th