Hopes Fade for Survivors Following Colombia Earthquake
Colombia’s disaster agency estimated 320 people remain missing as rescue crews sift unstable rubble and prepare to shift from recovery to debris removal.
- On Saturday, Colombia's disaster management unit estimated at least 294 people have died following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia five days ago.
- The earthquake struck San Jose del Palmar on Monday, toppling apartment buildings and damaging schools, churches, hospitals and homes across the Pacific coast and coffee-growing region.
- Cali fire captain Alberto Hernandez told Reuters, "We have only one site where there are signs of life," as crews are hampered by 269 aftershocks making the rubble unstable.
- President Abelardo De La Espriella faces his first major challenge overseeing relief efforts after taking office one week ago, while citizens in Medellin and Bogota have mobilized to donate supplies.
- Authorities will begin using heavy equipment to clear debris by Sunday, bolstered by assistance from international teams including Israel and the United States.
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Rescue teams continue to remove debris after the earthquake, but hopes of finding people alive are less and less
Almost a week after the 7.4 earthquake in Colombia, the authorities are removing debris while reducing the chances of finding survivors.
After the earthquake in Colombia, the number of deaths has increased to more than 290.
Colombia grapples with rebuilding after a deadly earthquake
CALI, Colombia (AP): As the search for survivors in the rubble of a devastating earthquake winds down, Colombia faces another challenge: rebuilding a nation shattered by a disaster that killed at least 285 people and affected more than 100,000. Tens of thousands of houses were damaged or destroyed, according to the government. Authorities have also reported damage to thousands of schools, medical facilities and community centres in more than 400…
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Hope fades for finding survivors of Colombia quake as rescued woman dies
Along with her death comes the painful realization that the chances of finding survivors are dwindling, as rescue teams continue to search for hundreds of missing people after this week's devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Daniela Largo, 32, was pulled from the debris on Tuesday in the city of Pereira to shouts of joy and applause, becoming a symbol of hope for a nation reeling from Monday's disaster. Largo, who died on Friday, leaves behind…
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