How Venezuela's earthquake amputees adapt to life without limbs Experts say recovery for earthquake survivors will likely be a lifelong endeavour, given the physical and mental toll of the June 24 tragedy. Share How Venezuela's earthquake amputees adapt to life without limbs on social media Ricardo Contreras's new leg rests on a wooden countertop. More than four months after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, the 24-year-old is still recovering from his injuries. When he was trapped beneath the rubble on the night of June 24, he waited hours to be rescued. His left leg had been pinned beneath a fallen door frame, limiting its blood circulation.

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Venezuelan rescue dog'Tsunami' has been honoured with a bronze statue in Maracaibo for his search-and-rescue work after deadly earthquakes in June. The Border Collie reportedly helped locate at least 26 survivors in the aftermath of the quakes, which killed more than 6,500 people. Gaza's children return to classrooms after years of Israeli attacks'There will be a very sizeable Saudi response' to Houthi attacks

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Cyborg cockroach fitted with a tiny diving suit can survive underwater for up to three hours, potentially aiding search and rescue teams in flood and earthquake disaster zones.

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The maps and images show the extent of destruction and give rescue operations a tool to find any remaining survivors. A satellite image from Vantor shows collapsed apartment buildings and widespread damage caused by the earthquake in the Playa Grande neighborhood of La Guaira. Satellite Technology Is being used to streamline rescue efforts in Venezuela following the two earthquakes that struck on June 24. Space agencies have shared images with emergency authorities and the Venezuelan government that not only reveal the magnitude of the disaster but also allow response teams to identify where to focus their efforts--and the challenges on the ground. Following the twin earthquakes in Venezuela, the Copernicus satellite system activated its emergency mapping mode at the request of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations.

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