Rescue teams in Turkey and Syria continue the search for survivors of the catastrophic earthquake that hit the region on Mondayampnbsp
Rescue teams in Turkey and Syria continue the search for survivors of the catastrophic earthquake that hit the region on Monday.
The confirmed death toll has surpassed 11,000, making it the deadliest quake in more than a decade.
President Erdogan toured a « tent city » where people displaced by the disaster are staying and vowed no one would be left homeless. Teams from over two dozen countries, including tens of thousands of local emergency personnel, are on the ground searching for survivors.
Despite the efforts, the window for survival is closing fast for those trapped or unable to access food, water, or medical care.
The first 72 hours are critical for people trapped and injured, according to Steven Godby of Nottingham Trent University. « The first 72 hours are considered to be critical as the condition of people trapped and injured can deteriorate quickly and become fatal if they are not rescued and given medical attention in time, » Godby told AP Wednesday.
