King Charles hails Venezuelans’ resilience amid shattering earthquakes
Key takeaways
- The earthquakes – with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, respectively – slammed into Venezuela’s northern Caribbean coast Friday.
- Authorities report at least 920 people died in the disaster, with more than 3,360 injured as rescuers scour the ruins in search of survivors.
- The King hailed “incredible” strength, particularly among locals and emergency responders tending to the injured, some waiting for word of family members caught in the catastrophe.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize King Charles III and Queen Camilla sent condolences and thoughts after violent quakes rocked Venezuela, resulting in numerous deaths and destruction along its northern coastline. “Deeply Saddened” at Loss of life. The earthquakes – with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, respectively – slammed into Venezuela’s northern Caribbean coast Friday. Tremors were felt as far south as the capital city of Caracas.
Authorities report at least 920 people died in the disaster, with more than 3,360 injured as rescuers scour the ruins in search of survivors.
“I was very sorry to hear about the devastating earthquakes that have taken place in your country and the large loss of life and suffering they have brought,” Charles, Britain’s monarch, said in a statement to the people of the South American nation.