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Teams scramble to locate survivors four days after Venezuela earthquakes as death toll rises to 1,450
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Regina Garcia Cano, Juan Pablo Arraez and Megan Janetsky | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 28, 2026
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Key takeaway The earthquakes have resulted in a significant loss of life, with the death toll reported at 1,450 as of Sunday afternoon.
In Venezuela, rescue efforts are underway after two powerful earthquakes struck the northern state of La Guaira. Local and international teams are working to locate survivors trapped in rubble. The earthquakes have resulted in a significant loss of life, with the death toll reported at 1,450 as of Sunday afternoon.
Rescue teams are racing against time to find anyone still alive. Further details on the situation in Venezuela are available from NBC Bay Area, including updates on the rescue efforts and the impact of the earthquakes on the affected areas.
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Category: local Published: June 28, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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