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Dog Rescued Alive After Eight Hours Under Rubble in Cali Following Earthquake
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Dog Rescued Alive After Eight Hours Under Rubble in Cali Following Earthquake

From El Tiempo · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A dog was rescued alive from rubble in Cali, Colombia, after being trapped for over eight hours following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake.
  • The rescue was captured on video and shared on social media, drawing widespread reactions of relief and hope.
  • The incident occurred amidst ongoing search and rescue efforts for both people and animals affected by the earthquake.

A moment of profound relief unfolded in Cali, Colombia, as a dog was found alive amidst the debris of a structure damaged by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. The canine had been trapped for more than eight hours before rescue teams and citizens located and assisted it.

All life is important. Thank you.

— Social media userCommenting on the importance of rescuing animals.

The dramatic rescue was documented in a video that quickly circulated on social media, eliciting numerous responses. The footage shows a man holding the dog after it was freed from the rubble. Around him, various individuals who participated in or witnessed the emergency efforts, including the dog's owner, worked to arrange immediate veterinary care.

My God, what happiness! Light in the midst of this tragedy.

— Social media userExpressing emotion at the dog's rescue.

The pet was then taken to a nearby ambulance for assessment and treatment, a scene that unfolded as search operations continued in earthquake-affected areas. The emergency prompted various organizations and citizens to focus on locating any trapped individuals or animals.

God, protect all the puppies in the world, especially those in Colombia who are underground. May they all come out alive.

— Social media userPraying for the safety of other trapped animals.

Social media users expressed a mix of emotions, with many seeing the dog's survival as a beacon of hope amid the disaster. Comments highlighted the importance of including animals in rescue efforts, with one user writing, "All life is important. Thank you." Another expressed joy, stating, "My God, what happiness! Light in the midst of this tragedy." Many also offered prayers for other trapped animals, hoping for their safe return.

Thank you for caring for everyone equally. All souls are worth it.

— Social media userHighlighting the value of including animals in rescue efforts.
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Originally published by El Tiempo in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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