Colombia race to rescue earthquake victims
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, with its epicenter in Chocó Province along the Pacific coast. The quake resulted in 265 deaths and approximately 3,500 injuries, with about 500 people still missing. The earthquake destroyed over 11,000 homes and damaged several hospitals, leaving thousands of families homeless and escalating the national emergency and mourning. Rescue operations are ongoing, utilizing heavy machinery and trained dogs in an effort to locate survivors, with estimates indicating that the first 72 hours after the quake are critical for successful rescues. The initial critical window of the first 72 hours has ended, but hope remains to find more survivors as rescue teams continue their search amid the worsening situation.
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