Colombia earthquake: 'Doctor, I need to live because God has great things for me,' said the triplet who survived

Ana María Saavedra is the only survivor among her family after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia on August 10, causing a building in Cali to collapse. Her parents and two sisters, who were also triplets like Ana María, perished in the tragedy.

The Saavedra Caicedo family was known for their close bond, often sharing their pride in their daughters on social media. The triplets, Ana María, and her two sisters, had pursued the same field of study, marketing, at Universidad Javeriana, always staying together until the earthquake separated them.

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Doctor, I need to live because God has great things for me.

Caught by surprise while preparing for work, the sisters were unable to escape the collapsing building. Ana María survived because a door fell on her, causing fractures to her arm and pelvis. Tragically, her parents and sisters were recovered from the rubble deceased.

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When she was about to go into surgery, she told the anesthesiologist: 'Doctor, I need to live because God has great things for me.'

Despite her severe injuries, Ana María underwent surgery for her pelvic fracture and other wounds. Before the procedure, she told the anesthesiologist, "Doctor, I need to live because God has great things for me." Her cousin, Diana March Espinosa, shared this poignant statement with Noticias Telemundo.

While recovering, Ana María continuously asked about her family, unaware of their fate until Thursday, August 13, when she was informed of their deaths. She is now receiving support from cousins, friends, and psychological specialists as she grapples with being the sole survivor of her immediate family and the building collapse. Her cousin Carlos Saavedra confirmed her surgery was successful and she is expected to walk without issues soon.

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Ana María is doing very well, recovering from her surgery, we are waiting for her to be discharged.