Vietnamese contingent continues search for earthquake victims in Venezuela despite harsh conditions

Personnel from the Vietnam People's Army and People's Public Security, together with their equipment, were deployed to different locations in accordance with the operational plan coordinated with the Venezuelan authorities. Despite the sweltering heat and humid conditions, they expanded the search and rescue efforts to nearby areas after receiving specific requests for assistance from victims' families. 

In the early hours of June 30 (local time), the Turkish search and rescue team informed the Venezuelan authorities that it might have detected signs of life at one of the earthquake sites. Having run out of fuel, the Turkish team requested that Venezuela seek support from other international rescue teams.

Upon receiving the request, the Vietnamese contingent immediately dispatched personnel and equipment to the scene under the command of Major General Pham Van Ty, Deputy Director of the Search and Rescue Department under the General Staff and head of the Vietnamese contingent. Despite heavy rain, the Vietnamese contingent has worked alongside the Mexican search and rescue team in the search for victims. 

The Vietnamese contingent coordinating with international partners to search for earthquake victims despite heavy rain

Members of the Vietnamese contingent moving to the operational area with support from the Venezuelan authorities

Forces running against time to search for victims

The Vietnamese personnel coordinating with the Mexican team to search for earthquake victims amidst heavy rain in the early hours of June 30

By Hoang Vu (from La Guaira, Venezuela)

Translated by Tran Hoai