The anxiety of the past few days has turned into tragedy for Argentine soccer player Lucas Trejo.
Rescuers found deceased his wife, Yana, and their two children, who had been trapped in the rubble following the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela.
The news was first reported by a family friend and fellow soccer player, Edson Tortolero, followed shortly thereafter by an official confirmation from the club Marítimo de La Guaira.
“Club Sport Marítimo La Guaira expresses its deepest condolences for the loss suffered by the family of Lucas Trejo. We ask for respect for his relatives and teammates. After 74 hours of searching, they were found dead,” the club stated.
He had also played in Greek soccer
The 38-year-old defender is also well known to Greek fans, as he wore the jersey of Atromitos in the early years of his career. He then played on loan for Ethnikos Asteras and Aegaleo, before continuing his career in Argentina, the United States, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela.
A few hours before the tragic outcome became known, Trechó had posted a family photo, expressing his hope that his loved ones would be found alive.
According to Argentine media, his father and brother traveled immediately to Venezuela to assist with the investigation.
A post his wife made last April on the occasion of his birthday is also deeply moving.
“It is a blessing for our family to have you and to move forward together toward our common goal. With you, everything is always easier and more beautiful,” he had written.
Thousands missing after the devastating earthquakes
Rescue operations are continuing in many areas of Venezuela, following the 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale that caused massive destruction.
According to official reports so far, nearly 70,000 people are still missing, while the confirmed deaths have reached 1,430.
Among the victims is the wife of former baseball player Gorkis Hernández, who bid her farewell with a particularly touching message on social media.
