At least one American citizen has been reported dead following a series of powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week. The U.S. State Department has confirmed this tragic news, indicating that they are in contact with the victim's family.
State Department spokesperson Mignon Houston stated, “We do know and we can confirm one report of an American that has been killed, that has lost their life after this earthquake.” However, details regarding the individual's identity and hometown remain undisclosed.
The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, have led to a rising death toll in Venezuela, which is nearing 600 casualties. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with many individuals still reported missing.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has emphasized the urgency of rescue operations, stating, “We are going to rescue the people who are trapped.” She has also urged local businesses to provide heavy construction equipment to assist in these efforts, expressing hope to save as many lives as possible.
Venezuela's geographical location places it near several fault lines, although significant earthquakes are less frequent compared to other regions in Latin America.
Reported by HarborBeat based on WMAR-2 News (source).
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