Rescue teams in Venezuela say hopes of finding more survivors are fading as the search continues days after the devastating earthquake, despite several people being rescued alive in recent operations.
Emergency workers have continued searching through collapsed buildings using heavy machinery, rescue dogs, and specialized equipment. While a handful of survivors have been pulled from the rubble, officials say the chances of finding more people alive are decreasing with each passing day.
Authorities report that the death toll has continued to rise, with hundreds of people injured and thousands displaced after the powerful earthquake destroyed homes, schools, hospitals, and other infrastructure.
Humanitarian agencies are providing emergency shelter, food, clean water, and medical assistance to affected communities, while efforts are underway to restore essential services in the hardest-hit areas.
Officials have pledged to continue search and recovery operations for as long as necessary, while also focusing on relief efforts and long-term reconstruction for communities devastated by the disaster.
Disaster experts say that although successful rescues after several days are rare, they remain possible, which is why emergency teams continue searching despite the diminishing likelihood of finding additional survivors alive.