Woman rescued alive after 30 hours under rubble in Colombia

On Tuesday, rescue workers in Cali, Colombia, saved a woman alive from the rubble of a collapsed building, 30 hours after a powerful earthquake struck the country. The rescue operation, described as complex, lasted about 16 hours.

The earthquake occurred on Monday, and many rescuers have been actively searching for potential survivors under the rubble since then. According to reports, the death toll has now risen to 224.

Rescue workers are using various techniques and equipment to locate survivors, while volunteers are also participating in the rescue efforts. Footage has been released documenting the rescue of the woman.

The city of Pereira, also affected by the earthquake, has seen many volunteers come to support the rescue efforts. There is a strong emphasis on searching for any other survivors.

Rescue operations continue, and the situation in the affected areas requires ongoing attention and assistance. It remains unclear how many people may still be trapped under the rubble.

Firefighter Santiago Sánchez stated to television channel Caracol that the rescue operation posed a significant challenge. Despite the difficulties, efforts to find survivors continue.