Colombia Earthquake: Race to Find Survivors Continues as Death Toll Rises
News Context
At a glance
- Rescue operations entered a critical phase across Colombia following a major earthquake that has killed at least 240 people and left thousands missing, according to international news reports.
- CNN reported a breakthrough in rescue efforts when responders heard a faint whisper from beneath collapsed masonry.
Death Toll Reaches 240 as Emergency Crews Rush Against Time
Rescue operations entered a critical phase across Colombia following a major earthquake that has killed at least 240 people and left thousands missing, according to international news reports. Emergency crews and family members are racing against time to locate survivors buried under collapsed structures.
Families Cling to Hope Amid Heavy Machinery and Rubble
Responders Hear Faint Whispers and Pull Infant From Wreckage
CNN reported a breakthrough in rescue efforts when responders heard a faint whisper from beneath collapsed masonry. This led directly to the successful extraction of an infant alive from the wreckage.