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CBS reports on Colombia's 7.4 quake rescues as death toll climbs past 180

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CBS reports on Colombia's 7.4 quake rescues as death toll climbs past 180

Aug 12, 2026

The CBS News segment reports live from Colombia days after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the western part of the country on August 10, 2026. Correspondent Lilia Luciano describes scenes of hope and heartbreak in Pereira, with crowds in silence watching rescue teams use hand signals, dogs, and machinery to search rubble. It highlights specific rescues including a young woman in Pereira cheered by crowds, a woman pulled from rubble in Cali, and a two-month-old baby found alive. An interview with volunteer Craig Deon captures the emotional moment of a successful extraction. The report also features an elderly woman named Fabiola who lost her home and notes swift national government response contrasted with difficulties in the impoverished, hard-to-reach Chocó department due to poor infrastructure and armed groups.

Source: CBS News

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Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 132 as rescue efforts continue

Aug 11, 2026

The segment detailed the aftermath of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026, with its epicenter near populated areas in Chocó province. It focused on destruction in cities including Pereira, Cali, and Manizales, showing video of collapsing buildings, residents fleeing, violent shaking of vehicles and cable cars, and parts of a historic cathedral falling. Rescue operations featured dramatic saves, such as a six-month-old baby and a woman extracted from a partially collapsed hospital; damage included impacts to homes, health centers, roads, and an airport. The report noted President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national emergency, with the death toll at 132 and injuries at 572, both expected to rise. Sourcing drew from on-the-ground video footage, an eyewitness account from American Alyssa Aroyavi in Medellín, official statements from the Colombian government and geological service, and confirmation of US aid. No anonymous sources were used; the anchor emphasized the need for resources in rescue and recovery.

Source: ABC News