Venezuela quakes final death toll expected to be 'much higher'

Updated official figures released on Saturday show that Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes have killed nearly 3,000 people. International rescue teams have begun to wind down search operations for survivors in the rubble of the disaster. France 24's correspondent Maxime Pluvinet reports from Caracas that the final death toll is expected to be "much higher." The two powerful quakes struck in quick succession, causing widespread destruction and leaving thousands homeless. Rescue workers from multiple countries have been involved in the search efforts, but as time passes, the chances of finding survivors are diminishing. In some areas, operations are shifting from rescue to recovery. Authorities caution that the full extent of the damage is still being assessed and the death toll may rise significantly as rubble is cleared.