More victims in Venezuela earthquake disaster recovered by Vietnamese contingent

Vietnamese military medical personnel providing on-site medical treatment for personnel involved in earthquake recovery operations

Vietnamese personnel recovering a victim's body from the rubble

To date, the Vietnamese personnel have recovered a total of 57 bodies from the earthquake rubble. During the day, the teams also identified and handed over to the Venezuelan authorities several locations where victims remain trapped, while assisting local residents in moving their belongings.

The Vietnamese teams' tireless efforts in supporting earthquake recovery operations in Venezuela have been widely recognized and highly appreciated by both local authorities and residents. Their encouragement has provided strong motivation for the teams as it continues carrying out its international humanitarian mission in the South American country.

The message sent by Francia to the Vietnamese SAR contingent

Francia, a Venezuelan mother whose daughter was trapped inside a building that collapsed during the earthquake in Playa Grande, was among those helped by the Vietnamese soldiers. With their assistance, her daughter's body was located and recovered from the rubble on July 2 (local time). After completing the funeral arrangements, she sent a message to a Spanish-speaking member of the Vietnamese team.

The message said, "Thanks to you and Vietnam's wonderful teams, I can finally close this tragic chapter. I have received my daughter's ashes. I wish you all good health."

Recovering a victim's body from a collapsed building

Providing on-site medical care for personnel participating in earthquake recovery operations

On July 2 (local time), Francia thanked the Vietnamese soldiers at the scene after her daughter's body was recovered from the collapsed building.

The twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 caused severe casualties and extensive property damage. The Venezuelan government is currently working closely with international response teams to accelerate humanitarian relief efforts and establish temporary shelters for residents in the affected areas.

By HOANG VU (from La Guaira, Venezuela)

Translated by Tran Hoai