Soccer Player Lucas Trejo's Wife, 2 Kids Killed in Earthquakes in Venezuela
His club confirmed the deaths after the family was reported missing, as the quakes killed more than 1,400 people, officials said.
- On June 24, twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela, killing more than 1,400 people, including the wife and two children of professional soccer player Lucas Trejo.
- Trejo was in Caracas for a training camp when the disaster struck his home state of La Guaira, prompting him to rush back and spend 72 hours searching through debris.
- Club Sport Marítimo La Guaira confirmed the deaths via Instagram, stating the club offers condolences during this "moment of immense pain" for the 38-year-old athlete.
- Former soccer player Edson Tortolero, who assisted in the 72-hour search, paid tribute on June 28, writing, "I'm sure that someday we will see each other again to celebrate another star."
- The twin earthquakes claimed more than 1,400 lives across Venezuela, including fellow soccer player Héctor Bello's wife, Andrea Bello, who died shielding their 20-month-old daughter, Alana.
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After the severe earthquakes in Venezuela, football pro Lucas Trejo faces a loss that is hard to put into words: he has lost his wife and children.
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The terrible tragedy continues to leave stories of deep pain.
A shocking story comes from Venezuela, along with other tragedies: the footballer Lucas Trejo's family was found lifeless after days of search. His wife and two children were found lifeless under the rubble of a collapsed block following the devastating earthquake in Venezuela. After days of search and hope, the news was officially confirmed by the club at which the player evolves, according to focus.de.
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