Colombia earthquake: Lawyer dies protecting her dog

Colombia earthquake Lenny Ruiz Fernández Salomón the dog Cali earthquake pet rescue

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing significant destruction in cities such as Cali. The disaster has resulted in at least 294 fatalities.

A story of sacrifice has gained widespread attention on social media following the quake. Lenny Ruiz Fernández, a lawyer, died when her home collapsed. Her brother, Micael Ruiz Fernández, reported that she used her body as a shield to protect her 12-year-old dog, Salomón, who is blind and suffers from seizures.

Salomón was found alive amidst the rubble next to his owner. He is among the 205 pets rescued by emergency services following the seismic event.

Entities

Cali · Colombia · Lenny Ruiz Fernández · Micael Ruiz Fernández · Michel Ruiz · Salomón

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 7 SOURCES] Salomón is a 12-year-old dog that suffers from seizures and is blind. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.in.gr · www.reader.gr · www.thetoc.gr · grtimes.gr · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Rescue services reported that 205 pets were rescued following the earthquake. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.in.gr · www.reader.gr · www.thetoc.gr · grtimes.gr · +2 more
[● 2 SOURCES] At least 294 people died in the earthquake. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.insider.gr
[● 7 SOURCES] The dog, named Salomón, survived the collapse of the house in Cali. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.in.gr · www.reader.gr · www.thetoc.gr · grtimes.gr · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on a Monday. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.in.gr · www.reader.gr · www.thetoc.gr · grtimes.gr · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Lenny Ruiz Fernández, a lawyer, died while protecting her dog during the earthquake. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.in.gr · www.reader.gr · www.thetoc.gr · grtimes.gr · +2 more