Rescuers in Colombia have pulled a three-year-old girl and a 75-year-old man alive from the rubble around 100 hours after an earthquake, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- A three-year-old girl was rescued about 100 hours after the earthquake, according to Al Jazeera.
- A 75-year-old man was also pulled alive from the rubble.
- Both survivors were found days after the quake struck Colombia.
- The magnitude, location and casualty toll were not detailed in the available source.
A three-year-old girl and a 75-year-old man have been pulled alive from the rubble days after an earthquake struck Colombia, according to Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera reported that the girl was rescued roughly 100 hours after the earthquake hit.
The 75-year-old man was also recovered alive, the outlet reported.
The report did not detail the scale of casualties, the location of the affected area, or the magnitude of the earthquake. Further details on the wider rescue operation were not provided in the available source.
Why it matters
The rescues indicate that search efforts in Colombia are continuing days after the earthquake. The magnitude, location and full human toll of the disaster remain unclear from the available source.
Frequently asked questions
How long after the earthquake was the girl rescued?
According to Al Jazeera, the three-year-old girl was rescued about 100 hours after the earthquake struck Colombia.
Was anyone else rescued?
Yes. Al Jazeera reported that a 75-year-old man was also pulled alive from the rubble days after the quake.
Timeline
- 3-year-old girl rescued 100 hours after Colombia earthquake
Al Jazeera: A three-year-old girl and a 75-year-old man have been pulled alive from the rubble days after Colombia’s earthquake.