Tragic Loss: Soccer Player Lucas Trejo’s Family Found After Earthquake

The search for the family of Argentine soccer star Lucas Trejo concluded tragically over the weekend. Rescue teams recovered the bodies of his wife and two children from the rubble of their collapsed apartment building. This happened after intense efforts following the twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela’s northern coast.

Lucas Trejo, 38, plays as a center back for the Venezuelan club Sport Maritimo de La Guaira. He was in Caracas with his team when the earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5, struck. On hearing about the collapse of his family’s apartment in Playa Grande, La Guaira, Trejo immediately traveled to aid in the search efforts.

During the early search, Trejo expressed his desperation on Instagram, saying, “Our building in Playa Grande collapsed. I don’t know anything about my family. Please pray for them and share this message in case someone saw them. I want to believe they weren’t there.”

The disaster not only impacted Trejo but also drew support from across the soccer community in South America. Fellow Argentine footballer Edson Tortolero, a friend of Trejo, shared his sorrow, stating, “Today my heart breaks into a thousand pieces. There are no words that can ease so much pain. I ask God to give Lucas strength to endure this unimaginable loss.”

Club Sport Maritimo de La Guaira issued a statement confirming the family’s death. “We join in the grief that overwhelms player Lucas Trejo for the passing of his wife, Yanina Maranella, and his children, Aaron and Ainhoa Trejo,” the statement read. “Peace to their souls and comfort for Lucas and all his loved ones.”

The devastating earthquakes have left significant destruction along Venezuela’s northern coast. Many victims, including Trejo’s family, have been accounted for, while emergency crews continue working on recovery efforts in the region.