How Venezuela's earthquake amputees adapt to life without limbs

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.