A mother has died after shielding her young daughter during a powerful earthquake that struck parts of Venezuela, as emergency crews continue searching damaged buildings for survivors.
According to local authorities, the woman sacrificed her own safety to protect her child when the tremors caused part of their home to collapse. The daughter survived with minor injuries and was rescued by first responders.
The earthquake, which was felt across several regions, damaged homes, schools, and public infrastructure, prompting rescue operations and emergency response efforts. Officials are assessing the full extent of the destruction while hospitals treat those injured in the disaster.
Authorities have urged residents to remain alert as aftershocks continue to affect the area. Emergency shelters have been established for families displaced by the quake, while search-and-rescue teams work around the clock in the hardest-hit communities.
Tributes have poured in for the mother, whose final act of courage saved her daughter’s life. Her story has become a symbol of resilience and sacrifice as Venezuela begins the difficult process of recovery.
Officials are expected to release updated casualty figures and damage assessments as rescue operations continue.