The Ministry of Interior announced that Turkish search and rescue teams, dispatched to the region following the successive devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, continue their work without interruption.
According to a statement from the ministry, 75 Turkish personnel, 5 search and rescue vehicles and 6 trained dogs are operating in the La Guaira region. It was stated that a total of 48 international rescue teams are also active in the country.
In the search and rescue operations, it was noted that work has been completed in 29 operation areas identified in coordination with the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group, while search and rescue activities continue in 26 zones.
In the ministry's statement, it said: "Turkey acts with an understanding of sharing the pain with friendly and brotherly countries and regards it as its own pain." The statement emphasized that the teams in Venezuela reflect the power of the state and the solidarity spirit of the Turkish nation with great dedication on the ground.
The Ministry of Interior also reiterated its condolences to the people of Venezuela and wished success to all teams in the region.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) had announced that two earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 occurred in Venezuela on Wednesday evening, 39 seconds apart. The earthquakes caused buildings to collapse in Miranda, La Guaira, Aragua, Carabobo and Falcon states, especially in the capital Caracas.