A tragic event happened in central Venezuela when an open-pit gold mine that was being run illegally fell, killing at least 14 people and hurting many more. The collapse prompted a rescue operation because authorities thought that more people might be trapped under the rubble.
Officials say an illegally operated open-pit gold mine has collapsed in central Venezuela while dozens of people were working there, leaving an undetermined number of people dead or trapped. #BullaLoca #LaParagua #Angostura#Venezuelahttps://t.co/1tquegjzXe pic.twitter.com/I1Cx574Uhf— ⚡️🌎 World News 🌐⚡️ (@ferozwala) February 21, 2024
Details of the incident
Governor Angel Marcano of Bolivar State stated that 14 bodies had been found at the scene of the crime and that at least 11 people had been hurt. The tragedy has caused a lot of pain for the miners' families. Many of them have gathered in La Paragua, the town closest to the mine, to ask the government to help save the injured and find the bodies of the dead.
Requests for Help
Family members like Karina Ríos spoke out about their worry and asked the government to send helicopters and planes to the rural area right away to help. Ros expressed concern about the deteriorating conditions at the scene, claiming that they could cause bodies to break down quickly.
Illegal mining practices in Venezuela
The fall showed how common illegal mining is in Venezuela. In 2016, the government created a mining development zone to find new ways to make money. However, a lot of mines don't follow the law, which means they offer profitable but dangerous jobs. People who survived, like Carlos Marcano, talked about how scary it was at the collapsed mine, which made it clear that the mining industry needs to take better safety steps.
The next step
As rescue efforts continue and the full horror of the situation becomes clear, the event is a stark reminder of how dangerous it is to mine illegally. This shows how important it is to follow the rules to protect the lives of workers and stop disasters like this from happening again.
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