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Baby rescued from rubble in Colombia after devastating earthquake kills at least 181
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, causing building collapses and prompting urgent rescue efforts, including the dramatic rescue of a baby and adult trapped under rubble, captured in videos shared on social media.
- The videos show rescuers removing debris by hand and successfully freeing the crying infant, highlighting the emotional and urgent nature of the rescue operations.
- Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella reported at least 181 deaths and 2,595 injuries, with nearly 4,000 people still unaccounted for according to civilian databases.
- International aid is being mobilized, with the U.S. offering over $15 million, Mexico preparing to send search and health workers and supplies, and El Salvador pledging 100 tons of aid via two planes.
- Rescuers and volunteers continue to work tirelessly to find survivors, emphasizing the critical need for cooperation and humanitarian assistance in the aftermath of the disaster.
