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Switzerland has dispatched a rescue team of 80 specialists and 8 search dogs, along with 18 tons of equipment, to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes that struck the country's north. The team departed from Zurich on Friday and is expected to coordinate with local authorities upon arrival in Caracas to search for victims trapped under rubble Source: portafolioco. The mission is organized by the Swiss Rescue Chain (Cadena Suiza de Salvamento) in response to an international assistance appeal by Venezuelan authorities Source: infobae. Swiss President Guy Parmelin expressed solidarity with Venezuela on Thursday, stating the country was ready to help if requested Source: portafolioco. The death toll from the earthquakes has been reported to have risen to 589, according to Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who also announced the militarization of La Guaira Source: portafolioco headline. However, this figure was not confirmed in the body of the article. The Swiss team's deployment underscores the international response to the disaster.
“Un equipo suizo de rescate compuesto por 80 especialistas y ocho perros de búsqueda, acompañado de 18 toneladas de material, ha partido este viernes del aeropuerto de Zúrich con destino a Caracas para ayudar en las tareas de salvamento tras los terremotos que han sacudido el norte del país latinoamericano.”
“Un equipo suizo de rescate compuesto por 80 especialistas y 8 perros de búsqueda, acompañado de 18 toneladas de material, ha partido este viernes del aeropuerto de Zúrich con destino a Caracas para ayudar en las tareas de salvamento tras los terremotos que han sacudido el norte del país latinoamericano.”