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Colombia’s rescuers search rubble as hope fades on finding survivors

From Al Jazeera · () English

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  • Rescue teams in Colombia are continuing to search for earthquake survivors, even after the critical 72-hour window has passed.
  • At least 274 people have died in the earthquake, and recovery efforts are posing a challenge for the country's new government.
  • The article highlights the ongoing efforts despite diminishing hopes of finding survivors.

Despite the crucial 72-hour window for finding survivors having passed, rescue teams in Colombia persist in their efforts amidst the devastation of a recent earthquake. The seismic event has claimed the lives of at least 274 people, presenting a significant challenge for the nation's newly established government as recovery operations continue.

The ongoing search and rescue operations are a testament to the determination of emergency personnel and volunteers. Each passing hour diminishes the likelihood of finding survivors, yet the commitment to the task remains unwavering, underscoring the gravity of the situation and the human toll.

This disaster tests the capacity and resilience of Colombia's infrastructure and its leadership. The recovery process is expected to be long and arduous, requiring substantial resources and coordinated efforts to address the needs of the affected population and rebuild communities.

The crucial 72-hour window to find survivors has passed, but rescue teams in Colombia keep digging.

— Al Jazeera's Latin America editor Lucia NewmanReporting on the ongoing rescue efforts and the challenges faced.
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