The devastating double earthquake that struck Venezuela on Wednesday has left a trail of destruction, with the death toll nearing 1,000 and over 50,000 people missing.
As international aid pours in, residents have taken matters into their own hands, joining rescue efforts to dig through the rubble and retrieve their loved ones.
Survivors, including Marjosly Salazar, who lost her 16-year-old daughter in the quake, are banding together to use makeshift tools to search for their missing family members.
Despite the efforts of international volunteers and rescue teams, the government has imposed restricted access to the disaster zone, citing chaos and traffic as concerns.
However, people continue to attempt to rescue those trapped, with some even resorting to raiding stores for essential supplies.
International aid is pouring in, with 861 volunteers from around the world already on the ground, and many more expected to arrive in the coming days.
The UN has revealed that 1,000 emergency responders in 25 search and rescue teams are on their way to Venezuela, with countries such as the US, Mexico, and Spain offering support.
