Colombia earthquake: Woman rescued from rubble dies in hospital

Colombia earthquake Daniela Largo Pereira natural disaster seismic activity

Daniela Largo, a 32-year-old woman who gained national attention after being rescued alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in Pereira, has died in a hospital. Largo had been trapped for approximately 36 to 37 hours following a massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake, which is described as the strongest in Colombia this century.

Her death followed several medical complications, including a cardiac arrest and an infection. She leaves behind a 12-year-old son. Her rescue had previously served as a symbol of hope for the country during the ongoing search efforts.

The earthquake has caused widespread devastation, particularly in the cities of Pereira and Cali. According to the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD), the death toll has reached at least 294 people, with nearly 4,000 injuries reported. Search and rescue operations continue as authorities work to locate at least 320 missing persons. The disaster has also resulted in the destruction of more than 14,000 homes, forcing many survivors into temporary shelters.

Entities

Cali · Colombia · Daniela Largo · National Unit for Disaster Risk Management · Pereira · San Jorge Hospital

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

[○ 1 SOURCE] More than 14,000 homes were destroyed across the country. www.expreso.com.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] Daniela Largo died due to medical complications, including a cardiac arrest and an infection. caraotadigital.net
[● 7 SOURCES] At least 320 people remain missing following the earthquake. omegalive.com.cy · seleo.gr · www.capital.gr · caraotadigital.net · www.expreso.com.mx · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The earthquake has resulted in at least 294 deaths and nearly 4,000 injuries. omegalive.com.cy · seleo.gr · www.capital.gr · caraotadigital.net · www.expreso.com.mx · +2 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The earthquake measured 7.4 on the Richter scale. omegalive.com.cy · seleo.gr · www.capital.gr · www.expreso.com.mx · www.newsit.gr · +1 more