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Rescuers race to find survivors trapped in Venezuela quake rubble as death toll climbs
By Megan Janetsky, Andry Rincón and Juan Pablo Arraez | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 26, 2026
· 7 min read
In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the new toll early Friday, surrounded by government and...
Key takeaway ” She said the state of La Guaira has been hardest hit by the 7.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
For residents of Trophy Club , the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela may seem like a distant tragedy, but the disaster highlights the importance of being prepared for emergencies closer to home. As a community in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Trophy Club is not prone to earthquakes, but it is susceptible to other natural disasters like tornadoes and severe storms. The images of rescuers digging through rubble and the frantic search for survivors serve as a reminder to review local emergency response plans and ensure that residents know what to do in case of a disaster. The city's public safety officials and emergency management teams can learn from the international response to the Venezuela earthquakes, and residents can take this opportunity to check their own emergency preparedness kits and stay informed about local hazards.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the new toll early Friday, surrounded by government and...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 26, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) and curated for The Trophy Club readers.
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