Isabella Cruz, an athlete for the Capitalinos baseball and softball club, described the situation in Venezuela as a "tragedy," expressing relief that her immediate family is safe, although uncertainty about aftershocks persists. The player, who has resided in Gran Canaria for 21 years and holds dual nationality due to her Canarian origins, recounted the difficult hours experienced after the magnitude 7.3 and 7.5 Richter scale earthquakes, marked by power and internet outages.
Cruz mentioned the tsunami alert and concerns about potential vandalism or disturbances amidst the chaos. The athlete, whose family in Venezuela was alerted to the tremors, recalled the "Vargas Tragedy" of 1999, a devastating event that caused thousands of deaths and mobilized unprecedented humanitarian aid from the Canary Islands.
“"We have to be grateful for any help they can give to my country."
The player concluded by highlighting the "humanity" of the Canarian people and the opportunity to show solidarity in these difficult times, appreciating any "ray of hope."
