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Rescuers comb Venezuelan quake rubble, thousands reported missing
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Vivian Sequera, Mayela Armas and Tibisay Romero Reuters , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· June 26, 2026
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Key points The total number of people listed as unaccounted for on this website was 50,000. Further details about the earthquake and its aftermath can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald, which has been following the story and providing updates as more information becomes available.
A significant earthquake has struck Venezuela, resulting in widespread destruction and a large number of people unaccounted for. Rescuers are currently searching through the rubble in an effort to locate those missing.
As of Friday morning, a website dedicated to tracking reports of missing individuals had received a substantial number of entries. The total number of people listed as unaccounted for on this website was 50,000.
Further details about the earthquake and its aftermath can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald, which has been following the story and providing updates as more information becomes available.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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