The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Venezuela has risen to 920, with 3,360 injured, according to a statement reported by Israeli broadcaster N12. The figure is an update from the previously reported count of 929.
Just before 22:00 Friday, the reported death toll from the earthquake disaster in Venezuela was adjusted to 920, with 3,360 injured, according to an Israeli broadcaster citing Venezuelan officials. This latest figure, relayed by N12's Asaf Rozentzweig, marks a slight revision from the 929 reported around 20:43, and continues a steep climb from earlier counts: 589 reported earlier Friday by the president, 235 confirmed by the health ministry in the early hours, and 188 announced by the National Assembly president on Thursday evening.
The thread has shown a shift in source authority. The initial 188 toll came from the National Assembly president; a health ministry statement followed. By Friday the president himself cited 589, and by 20:43 an official had pushed the figure to 929. The current 920 might reflect either a lag in updating or a small correction in the tally. Unverified reports from the disaster zone — noted by The Zioneer at 19:44 — still indicated some 50,000 people unaccounted for. Separately, Spain confirmed three citizens dead and 99 missing, as The Zioneer reported at 13:58 Friday.
The US Geological Survey had warned of a high likelihood of casualties and extensive damage, as reported Thursday. Rescue operations continue, and the figures remain subject to change as teams reach more areas. The precise reason for the slight dip from 929 to 920 has not been officially clarified.
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- StrongUS Geological Survey warns of high likelihood of casualties, extensive damage in Venezuela earthquake
- StrongSpain says 3 Spaniards dead, 99 missing in Venezuela earthquakes
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