Tragedy in Venezuela: Actress Yorgelys Delgado and Her Mother Found Dead After Days of Searching

Actress Yorgelys Delgado Found Dead

Eight Days of Searching

Tragedy After the Earthquakes

Actress Yorgelys Delgado and her mother, Gladys Escalona de Delgado, were found dead after several days of intensive search efforts following the earthquakes that struck Venezuela.

Both had been missing since June 24, when the Coral Beach building, where they lived in La Guaira, partially collapsed during the earthquakes.

The news was confirmed on July 3, triggering an outpouring of reactions from followers, colleagues, and people who had closely followed the case.

«It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Gladys Escalona de Delgado and Yorgelys Delgado,» a public statement said.

Eight Days of Anguish, Hope, and Relentless Effort

Venezuela Earthquake Victims: Actress Yorgelys Delgado and Her Mother Found Dead-Photo: EFE

For more than a week, relatives, friends, and volunteers continued searching with the hope of finding them alive.

The magnitude of the rubble made rescue operations extremely difficult in the affected area. Amid the desperation, rescuers requested specialized equipment to continue working through the collapsed structures.

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«An electric jackhammer» was urgently needed because «there are many thick concrete slabs that cannot be broken with picks,» rescuers explained during the operation. Despite the obstacles, those involved in the rescue efforts refused to give up.

«We will not stop until we find her and give answers to her family and to everyone who has been following this case,» they said during the search for Yorgelys Delgado and her mother.

Farewell Messages Mark the End of a Family Tragedy

The announcement confirming the discovery of the bodies was accompanied by words of gratitude for everyone who offered support during the days of uncertainty.

«Her family deeply appreciates the love, prayers, messages, and support received throughout these days of searching, anguish, and hope,» the statement said. Yorgelys Delgado’s family also requested privacy as they mourn their loss.

«At this time, we ask for respect and privacy for their loved ones as they grieve this painful loss,» they added.

The tragedy has had a profound impact, especially among those who closely followed the search. The family’s hope remained alive until the very end.

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Yorgelys Delgado’s Farewell Marked by Grief and Remembrance

With the recovery of their bodies, the search that kept an entire community on edge has come to an end. The farewell has been filled with emotion, honoring not only their deaths but also the lives they lived.

«Today we say goodbye with broken hearts, but also with love, gratitude, and respect for their lives,» the family said. Their final message highlighted the lasting impact both women had on those who knew and loved them.

The tragedy also underscores the dangers and devastating consequences that natural disasters pose in vulnerable areas. Meanwhile, the community continues to show solidarity with the family during this difficult time.

The case leaves a powerful reminder of resilience, hope, and the profound pain that disasters of this magnitude can bring. What happened in La Guaira now joins the many human stories emerging from the tragedy, while drawing renewed attention to the growing number of Venezuela earthquake victims.