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Rescuers Scramble for Survivors After Colombia Earthquake?
Following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday, rescue teams are scrambling to search for survivors amidst the rubble, with confirmed deaths exceeding 180 people across cities like Cali and Pereira.
What we know
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, causing widespread devastation and leading to a massive search operation for survivors.
The event resulted in confirmed deaths of more than 180 people, with the majority of fatalities reported in the cities of Cali and Pereira.
Rescue crews and civilians are currently engaged in painstaking efforts to search through rubble across affected areas in the hope of locating trapped individuals.
Reports indicate that the earthquake caused significant structural damage, with numerous buildings collapsing.
The scale of the disaster prompted a state of emergency to be declared by President Abelardo de la Espriella.
What remains unconfirmed
While official figures confirm the death toll and damage, specific details regarding the exact number of missing persons across all affected regions remain under active search.
The full extent of the structural damage and the precise number of homes destroyed are still being assessed by local officials.
The ongoing efforts to locate survivors continue amidst the challenges posed by the debris.
"We heard them screaming," said one rescuer in Cali, where emergency workers and volunteers are racing against time to find the living trapped in the rubble.
"You feel anguish. Every time there is an alert about someone being alive, hope is reborn that we will find him," a family member shared regarding the search for survivors.
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