250+ Dead, 4,000 Missing | Woman Rescued Alive 36 Hours After Deadly 7.4 Colombia Quake | VERTEX

Colombian rescuers pulled Daniela Largo Sanchez alive from a collapsed Pereira hotel after she spent 36 hours trapped beneath rubble, offering hope as the earthquake death toll surpassed 250. Emergency teams continue searching for dozens of people in Pereira and thousands reported missing nationwide following the 7.4-magnitude quake. Another survivor was rescued in Cali after more than 20 hours underground, while six people were recovered alive in Quibdó. Nearly 5,000 homes have been damaged, alongside hospitals and critical infrastructure. International assistance is arriving as authorities prioritise rescue operations, medical supplies, shelter and support for devastated communities.

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