LA GUAIRA, VENEZUELA.– Former Venezuelan Major League catcher Eliézer Alfonzo is facing the most difficult moment of his life. For several days, he has remained in the areas devastated by the earthquake that struck Venezuela in search of his wife and daughter, who remain missing following the collapse of a hotel in the state of La Guaira.
Eliézer Alfonzo
The former baseball player, who played in the Major Leagues with the San Francisco Giants, the San Diego Padres, and the Colorado Rockies, accompanies rescue teams daily while maintaining hope of finding his relatives alive, who have been trapped under the rubble since the earthquake recorded on June 24th.
According to Venezuelan media, Eliézer Alfonzo was outside the hotel when the earthquake occurred. Since then, he has remained at the scene of the tragedy, collaborating with search efforts and closely following every update from emergency agencies. Family and friends have also joined the rescue efforts.
Hope intact
In statements to the press, the former major leaguer assured that he has not lost faith in reuniting with his wife and daughter. The recovery of some personal items and the rescue of the family pet alive have strengthened his hope that both can be located alive.
The story of Eliézer Alfonzo has moved the world of Venezuelan baseball. Former teammates, sports organizations, and fans have expressed messages of support as rescue operations continue in one of the areas most affected by the earthquake, a tragedy that has left thousands of victims and keeps the search for survivors active.
