00:00Now the latest on those devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. The death toll has climbed to over
00:051,400 as rescue crews from around the world continue digging through rubble five days after
00:09the country was hit by twin earthquakes. The quakes were massive too, measuring 7.2 and 7.5.
00:16That high death toll is unfortunately just part of the horrific devastation.
00:20Authorities say about 3,000 people have been injured, nearly 69,000 remain missing,
00:25and aftershocks are continuing to hammer the region, making the search for survivors
00:29that much more dangerous. Meanwhile, international aid has poured into the country. The State
00:34Department announced $150 million in aid last week, and the United States has deployed elite
00:39search and rescue teams from Virginia and Los Angeles. More than 20 international delegations
00:44have also arrived with rescue workers, search dogs, heavy equipment, and tons of medical supplies.
00:49With tens of thousands of people still unaccounted for, officials say the focus remains on finding
00:54survivors before time runs out.
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