# Race to free trapped survivor offers hope in Colombia earthquake zone

https://mins.news/en/item/22393

- France 24, 2026-08-14 16:49 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260814-race-to-free-trapped-survivor-offers-hope-in-colombia-earthquake-zone

> Rescuers raced Friday to free a survivor trapped in rubble in Colombia nearly four days after a powerful earthquake. The disaster has killed at least 285 people and injured 4,000, while about 400 remain missing; tens of thousands of homes were damaged, forcing many people into shelters or outdoors.

## Stories

- [Colombia Earthquake Relief Efforts](https://mins.news/en/topic/colombia-earthquake-response) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/colombia-earthquake-response.md

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