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Colombia ramps up rescue efforts after quake
The article discussed the ongoing efforts of rescue teams in Colombia to find survivors after the powerful earthquake that struck the country two days ago, registering a magnitude of 7.4. The earthquake resulted in the death of 181 people and injuries to around 2,595 others, with approximately 195 to 4,000 people reported missing. Rescue teams are facing difficulties in locating survivors amidst the extensive destruction, which has caused building collapses, cracks in roads, and crushed vehicles. The critical period for rescuing survivors is between 48 to 72 hours. Some hopeful moments have occurred, such as rescuing a baby and successful efforts by rescue teams to evacuate an injured woman. The ongoing economic, social, and armed conflict conditions in the region pose additional challenges to disaster response efforts.
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