Colombian Woman Rescued from Rubble as Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 216
On Tuesday, rescuers in Colombia celebrated as they successfully extracted a 32-year-old woman, Daniela Largo, from the debris of a collapsed building. This moment of joy occurred amidst ongoing efforts to locate additional survivors following the country's most powerful earthquake in a century. The 7.4-magnitude quake hit western Colombia on Monday, prompting authorities to lower the death toll to 216 after adjustments by local officials in Cali. The healthcare system faced significant strain, leading to one of the largest disaster responses in Colombia in recent years, with soldiers, firefighters, and volunteers actively searching through the wreckage. Largo's mother, Sandra Milena Perez, expressed gratitude for a local resident who heard cries for help and assisted in the rescue before professionals arrived. "Thanks to him, today we're happy," Perez remarked. "At home, her 12-year-old son is waiting for her."
Key facts
- A 32-year-old woman was pulled alive from rubble on Tuesday.
- The earthquake was 7.4 magnitude and struck on Monday.
- Death toll revised down to 216 after Cali officials corrected figures.
- Rescue effort is one of Colombia's largest disaster responses in years.
- Healthcare system strained by the quake.
- The woman's name is Daniela Largo.
- Her mother is Sandra Milena Perez.
- A local resident first heard cries for help and began removing debris.
Entities
Locations
- Colombia
- Cali
- Pereira