Rescued Colombian woman dies after 37-hour ordeal in earthquake rubble
A 32-year-old woman rescued from the Pereira earthquake debris died of her injuries, her family said.
After being trapped for almost 37 hours beneath collapsed buildings in Pereira, Daniela Largo, 32, was rescued on August 11 and became a symbol of hope for the nation. She succumbed to her injuries on August 14, leaving behind a 12-year-old son. Her mother, Sandra Milena Perez, expressed a wish for the tragedy to end quickly.
The earthquake that struck on August 10 has killed at least 294 people and injured nearly 4,000, according to officials. Rescue teams continue to search for at least 320 missing individuals, using heavy machinery to clear debris in the hardest-hit zones. The disaster management agency is coordinating ongoing recovery efforts. The loss underscores the lingering human toll of the quake across Colombia.
Why it matters
The death illustrates the continuing human cost of Colombia's devastating earthquake.
How this story developed
- Aug 11 Rescuers pull 32-year-old woman alive from collapsed building in Pereira
- Aug 12 Death toll reported at least 241.
- Aug 12 President de la Espriella declared three days of national mourning.
- Aug 13 Death toll rises to 265 and rescue moves into final phase near the 72‑hour mark.
- Aug 14 Rescue operations have shifted from search to debris removal in Cali.
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