A massive earthquake in Venezuela has forced a doctor to relive buried memories from forty years ago. He recalls the horror of a hospital that vanished under rubble as rescuers now battle similar chaos to save lives.
The recent earthquake in Venezuela stirred painful memories for physician Joseph Varon. Watching scenes of collapsed buildings and desperate searches brought him back to a time when an entire hospital disappeared in seconds. For nearly forty years he tried to forget the fear and loss from that day.
Varon describes how rescuers dug with bare hands through concrete piles. Families cried out for missing loved ones while doctors worked without proper tools or medicine. The chaos felt all too familiar as he saw the same struggle repeat in Venezuela today.
This event highlights the urgent need for better disaster plans in vulnerable regions. It reminds us how quickly lives change when the ground shakes. Support for rescue teams and medical workers remains vital to ease such suffering.
Original Author: Joseph Varon | Source: Brownstone Institute
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