An 84-year-old woman, Paulina Pobi, has been found alive in the ruins of her home three days after a powerful earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, authorities confirmed.
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Key facts
- Paulina Pobi, 84, was discovered alive under the collapsed remains of her home three days after the quake.
- A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island on Saturday morning.
- At least 73 people were killed and more than 900 injured.
- Nearly 60,000 people were displaced by the disaster.
- A landslide triggered by the quake had blocked access to Pobi's village.
An 84-year-old woman has been discovered alive in the flattened remains of her home three days after a powerful earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, authorities have confirmed.
Paulina Pobi was pulled from the rubble of her home, which had collapsed when the quake hit. A landslide triggered by the earthquake had blocked access to the village where she lived, leaving her buried under the wreckage until rescuers reached the site.
The 7.7-magnitude quake struck off Indonesia’s Flores island on Saturday morning, according to the Guardian. It killed at least 73 people and injured more than 900 others.
The disaster also displaced nearly 60,000 people, according to the report, as homes and infrastructure were damaged across the affected area.
The rescue of Pobi came after days in which access to her village remained cut off by the landslide, complicating recovery efforts for those still trapped or displaced.
Why it matters
Survivor rescues days after a major earthquake are rare, and Pobi's discovery offers a moment of hope amid a disaster that has killed dozens and uprooted tens of thousands. The event underscores the challenges rescuers face when landslides and damaged access routes hamper relief work in remote areas.
Frequently asked questions
How long was Paulina Pobi trapped before being rescued?
She was discovered alive three days after the earthquake struck, according to the Guardian.
How powerful was the earthquake and where did it hit?
The 7.7-magnitude quake struck off Indonesia's Flores island on Saturday morning.
How many people were affected by the earthquake?
At least 73 people were killed, more than 900 were injured, and nearly 60,000 were displaced.
Timeline
- ‘Like a miracle’: 84-year-old woman pulled alive from rubble three days after Indonesian quake
The Guardian World: A landslide triggered by the quake had blocked access to the village where Paulina Pobi had lived, leaving her buried under the collapsed remains An 84-year-old woman has been discovered alive in the flattened remains of her home three days after a powerful earthquake hit eastern