A mother in Venezuela died saving her daughter during recent earthquakes, according to BBC reports, the mother was found dead in the rubble following the earthquake that struck the country. Their daughter, however, survived the collapse of the building where the entire family resided.

Footballer’s Partner Among the Victims

The partner of footballer Héctor Bello “Kike” was among those who lost their lives — a local Venezuelan footballer press and publicity organization, Cumaná de Campeones, reported her death. “We regret to report that the partner of footballer Héctor Bello ‘Kike’ – originally from Cumana – was found dead in the rubble following the earthquake that struck the country,” they stated.

Footballers and Families Among the Casualties

Two football players were among those killed, according to their clubs and the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF), as Caracas Fútbol Club said its under-18s player Razan Sijaa had been killed alongside family members at their home in La Guaira. “His joy, dedication, and camaraderie will accompany us in every step of the institution,” it said in a post on social media.

Victor Palacios left an “indelible mark” on Club Sport San Agustín’s academy, the Caracas-based club wrote on Instagram. “There are not enough words to express the pain we feel at his passing,” it added. Also reporting his death, the FVF said he had played for Marítimo de La Guaira.

More Deaths and Missing Persons Reported

More deaths caused by the earthquakes are being reported, and victims identified, while many more are still missing after the disaster hit on Wednesday. “My daughter and her aunt are doing well, they won’t be discharged today,they’re staying at the hospital. Thank you so much for supporting me through this immense pain,” a father posted on Friday overnight.

In a separate Instagram story, Bello wrote: “How do I explain to your daughter that you lost your life to save hers, and that I wasn’t there to do anything? How do I explain it? Give me strength now.”