Colombia earthquake: Mother and infant rescued alive in Cali

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck Colombia, causing widespread destruction and significant loss of life. In the city of Cali, one of the hardest-hit areas, rescuers successfully extracted a six-month-old infant and its mother alive from the rubble of a collapsed building.

The rescue operation was conducted under extremely dangerous conditions, as rescuers had to navigate unstable debris with the constant risk of further structural collapses. The successful extraction of the mother and child has been described as a moment of hope amidst the ongoing tragedy.

Reports indicate the earthquake has resulted in at least 132 to 160 deaths, with hundreds of injuries and thousands of buildings damaged. Search and rescue efforts continue as authorities look for missing persons, particularly in hospital facilities that sustained severe damage during the seismic event.