Rescuers use bulldozers to shovel dead

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Bulldozers have had to be used to bury victims of the earthquake in Turkey, due to the large numbers of dead. There are so many dead that bulldozers can hardly bury them fast enough. Rescuers have ceased to search for the living and have become laborers recovering bodies. People made homeless by the earthquake are living in camps and dependent on donated food and blankets. There are concerns that infectious diseases could spread, and dysentery is already a problem.

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Natural resources, Turkey, Disaster Aid, Disaster relief

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2,000 die, many more missing as quake devastates Turkish cities

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Widespread devastation has been caused in North-west Turkey by a severe earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale. More than 2,000 people have been killed, while large numbers are still missing. The region's infrastructure has been extensively damaged, hampering rescue efforts. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has called for $7 million to assist the estimated 100,000 victims of the earthquake.

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Suddenly, in the ruins of her home, came a cry: 'Save my father first.'

Article Abstract:

Rescue workers, volunteers and ordinary people continue to search for victims of the severe earthquake that struck north-west Turkey. There is a shortage of specialized equipment, and in many cases rescue workers are simply using their bare hands to remove rubble trapping the victims. The chances of anybody being found alive are diminishing rapidly, particularly because of the very high summer temperatures.

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