# Woman rescued after 36 hours trapped beneath collapsed building in Colombia

https://mins.news/en/video/19908

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-12 08:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dldDblVf8iQ

> Rescuers in Pereira, Colombia, pulled a 32-year-old woman from the ruins of a collapsed building on Tuesday. She had remained trapped for 36 hours. Applause broke out as the rescue team brought her to safety, marking an emotional moment amid the earthquake’s destruction.

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