Two Earthquakes Hit Venezuela, Leaving Tens of Thousands Missing

Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, seconds apart. The state of La Guaira on the Caribbean coast recorded the heaviest damage, with multiple buildings collapsing within seconds. Tens of thousands of people remain unaccounted for. No organized rescue teams have reached the affected areas.

Residents have begun digging through debris without equipment.

Some have started calling themselves "the moles." France 24 reported that the effort is taking place in the absence of an official response. "In the absence of an effective response, residents are now digging through the rubble with their bare hands to find their loved ones." — France 24