Colombia Earthquake Survivor Pulled Alive From Rubble After 36 Hours

In a remarkable display of resilience, a 32-year-old

In a remarkable display of resilience, a 32-year-old woman was pulled alive from the debris of a collapsed building in Colombia on Tuesday, more than a day and a half after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the region. Rescue teams, working through the night with specialized equipment and trained dogs, detected her faint voice beneath layers of concrete and steel, sparking a delicate, hours-long operation to free her.

The woman, whose name has not been released, was reportedly conscious and speaking with responders as they cleared the rubble around her, a sign of hope for the hundreds of families still awaiting news of loved ones. She was carefully lifted to safety on a stretcher and immediately transferred to a field hospital, where doctors described her condition as stable but serious, citing dehydration and minor injuries.

The earthquake, which hit on Monday morning, caused widespread destruction across the affected area, leveling homes, roads, and critical infrastructure. Officials have confirmed at least 120 deaths, with that number expected to rise as search efforts continue, and more than 1,000 people have been treated for injuries ranging from cuts and bruises to fractures and trauma.

Local emergency services, supported by national military…

Local emergency services, supported by national military units and international aid teams, have been racing against time to locate survivors in the wreckage. The successful rescue has provided a moral boost for the exhausted volunteers, who have been working around the clock in challenging conditions, including aftershocks and heavy rain that have hampered progress.

Government leaders have pledged full support for the affected communities, announcing the deployment of additional medical supplies, temporary shelters, and financial aid for those displaced by the disaster. Meanwhile, engineers are being brought in to assess the structural integrity of damaged buildings, as concerns grow over the safety of residents returning to their homes.

As the search phase transitions into recovery, the story of the woman’s survival has become a beacon of hope for the nation. In a statement, the mayor of the hardest-hit town expressed gratitude to the rescue teams, saying, "Every life saved is a victory against tragedy, and we will continue to fight for every person still under the rubble." The operation remains ongoing, with no sign of giving up.