Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Could Reach Tens of Thousands Amid Ongoing Rescue Efforts
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By ישראל גראדווהל
What happened
Six days after deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, official deaths are 1,719 but estimates suggest tens of thousands may have died. Rescue efforts continue amid severe challenges, with many buildings collapsed and thousands missing. UN and experts warn the death toll will rise significantly as recovery progresses.
- 01Official death toll in Venezuela earthquake is 1,719 but experts estimate much higher fatalities.
- 02UN warns death toll will rise as rescue operations continue amid difficult conditions.
- 03Forensic experts estimate deaths could reach 4,000 to over 10,000; UN prepares 10,000 body bags.
- 04A website for missing persons lists about 46,000 names, indicating massive scale of disaster.
- 05Collapsed multi-story concrete buildings hinder rescue, with lack of heavy machinery delaying debris removal.
- 06International teams report no survivors found; death toll expected to rise after rubble clearance.
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