Emergency workers in Colombia rescued a 32-year-old woman who survived 36 hours trapped under rubble after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake, in an operation that took around 10 hours.
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Key facts
- A 32-year-old woman was rescued after 36 hours under rubble.
- The earthquake measured 7.4 in magnitude.
- Emergency workers carried out a 10-hour rescue operation.
- She was pulled from beneath slabs of concrete.
A 32-year-old woman has been rescued alive after spending 36 hours trapped under rubble in Colombia, following a powerful earthquake, according to reports from Al Jazeera and the BBC.
The earthquake measured 7.4 in magnitude, Al Jazeera reported. The woman was among those caught when structures collapsed in the disaster.
According to the BBC, emergency workers pulled the woman from beneath slabs of concrete after a rescue operation that lasted around 10 hours.
Her survival, 36 hours after the quake struck, marks a rare piece of positive news in the aftermath of the disaster.
The available reports focus on the single rescue and do not detail the wider scale of casualties or damage caused by the earthquake.
Why it matters
Powerful earthquakes can cause widespread destruction and loss of life, and survival stories like this one highlight the critical role of rapid, sustained rescue operations. The event underscores the ongoing risks communities face from major seismic disasters.
Frequently asked questions
How long was the woman trapped under the rubble?
According to Al Jazeera and the BBC, the 32-year-old woman was trapped for 36 hours before being rescued.
How strong was the earthquake in Colombia?
Al Jazeera reported the earthquake measured 7.4 in magnitude.
How long did the rescue operation take?
The BBC reported that emergency workers pulled the woman free following a 10-hour rescue operation, freeing her from beneath slabs of concrete.
Timeline
- Woman pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after Colombia quake
BBC World: Following a 10-hour rescue operation, emergency workers pulled the 32-year-old from beneath slabs of concrete.
- Woman rescued after 36 hours under rubble in Colombia
Al Jazeera: A 32-year-old woman was rescued after 36 hours under rubble following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia.