Florida Task Force One

Venezuela's earthquakes have caused unprecedented destruction, with rescuers including Miami-Dade firefighters working around the clock. A Venezuelan security guard was rescued after eight days trapped under rubble, though many victims remain buried. Firefighter Maggie Castro compared the devastation to the Surfside collapse, highlighting the emotional and physical toll on responders.

A South Florida woman's mother was rescued from rubble in Venezuela after being trapped for three days following earthquakes. The mother, Carla, was caring for a 6-year-old boy who did not survive. Florida Task Force teams were dispatched to assist in search-and-rescue efforts.