‘Like a miracle’: 84-year-old woman pulled alive from rubble three days after Indonesian quake

In a remarkable turn of events, an 84-year-old woman has been found alive three days after a powerful earthquake struck eastern Indonesia. Paulina Pobi was discovered amidst the flattened remains of her home, a structure buried by a landslide that occurred as a consequence of the 7.7-magnitude quake. Authorities confirmed the miraculous rescue, which offered a glimmer of hope in the wake of the devastating event. The earthquake, which hit off Indonesia’s Flores island on Saturday morning, has resulted in a tragic death toll of at least 73 people. Additionally, more than 900 individuals sustained injuries, and nearly 60,000 people have been displaced from their homes, facing the immediate aftermath of widespread destruction. The landslide that trapped Paulina Pobi specifically blocked access to her village, underscoring the multifaceted dangers posed by the seismic activity.