What's it like to search for loved ones after an earthquake?

It's been more than one week since twin earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela.

As of Wednesday, the death toll from the earthquakes had soared to nearly 2,300 people, with more than 11,000 people injured, according to Venezuela's government.

But behind the staggering numbers are the stories of people trying to pick up the pieces of their lives after a devastating event.

NPR follows people as they search for loved ones in the aftermath of the earthquake.


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