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Rescued Earthquake Survivor Dies from Injuries in Colombia

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Daniela Largo, 32, rescued after 37 hours trapped under rubble following a major earthquake in Colombia, has died from her injuries.
  • Largo's rescue was a symbol of hope for the nation, but her death brings sorrow.
  • The earthquake has claimed at least 294 lives and injured nearly 4,000, with hundreds still missing.

A Colombian woman, Daniela Largo, 32, who was dramatically rescued after being trapped for nearly 37 hours following a powerful earthquake, has died from her injuries. Her rescue on Tuesday in the city of Pereira was met with widespread celebration and applause, making her a symbol of hope for a nation reeling from the disaster. However, Largo passed away on Friday, leaving behind her 12-year-old son and casting a shadow over the initial relief. Her mother, Sandra Milena Perez, expressed a wish for the ordeal to be over quickly. The devastating earthquake has so far resulted in at least 294 fatalities and nearly 4,000 injuries, according to official figures. Rescue teams continue to search for at least 320 missing individuals, as heavy machinery is being used in the hardest-hit areas to clear debris from collapsed structures. The tragedy highlights the immense scale of destruction and the ongoing efforts to find survivors.

I just want this all to be over quickly.

— Sandra Milena PerezLargo's mother spoke to AFP after her daughter's death, expressing her grief and exhaustion.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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