Woman pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after Colombia quake
Summary
A 32-year-old woman was rescued alive 36 hours after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia. The earthquake caused at least 188 deaths, many buildings collapsed, and hundreds of people remain missing.Key Facts
- The woman, Daniela Largo, was found under rubble in Pereira after a 10-hour rescue effort.
- Firefighters dug two tunnels to reach her, one providing oxygen and the other for extraction.
- The earthquake hit near San José del Palmar in Chocó province on Monday morning.
- At least 188 people have died, with 79 deaths in Pereira and 95 in Cali.
- Many buildings collapsed: 92 in Pereira alone, and dozens of people remain trapped or missing.
- Rescue teams continue searching for survivors amid more than 100 aftershocks.
- Cali's mayor set a nighttime curfew and deployed soldiers to maintain safety during rescue operations.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella praised the woman's rescue as a hopeful sign.
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