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Colombia: 3-year-old girl rescued alive 100 hours after earthquake
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Colombia: 3-year-old girl rescued alive 100 hours after earthquake

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A three-year-old girl was rescued alive from rubble 100 hours after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia, offering a glimmer of hope.
  • The rescue occurred beyond the critical 72-hour survival window, boosting morale for rescue teams searching for approximately 320 missing people.
  • The dramatic rescue, captured on video, also involved the extrication of a 75-year-old man, further encouraging ongoing search efforts.

In a remarkable display of resilience, a three-year-old girl has been rescued alive from the rubble 100 hours after a devastating earthquake struck Colombia. The successful extrication occurred well beyond the typically critical 72-hour survival window, significantly boosting the morale of rescue teams and the hopes of finding more survivors.

The dramatic rescue, documented on video, saw the young girl pulled from the debris by dedicated rescue workers. In addition to the child, a 75-year-old man was also saved from the wreckage. These successful rescues provide crucial encouragement as search operations continue amidst the challenging conditions.

Authorities report that approximately 320 people remain missing following the powerful earthquake. Rescue operations are proceeding with intense effort, as local officials and volunteers coordinate to locate any further survivors trapped within the collapsed structures.

The successful rescues have resonated deeply within the country, sparking a wave of emotion and renewed hope among residents for more miraculous discoveries. The images of the girl being carefully extracted from the ruins have become a symbol of perseverance in the face of widespread devastation.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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