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Rescuers pull woman alive from Colombia quake rubble after 36 hours

August 12, 2026

Summary

Following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia, rescuers are racing against time to find survivors, pulling a 32-year-old woman alive from rubble after 36 hours. The death toll has risen to at least 181, with emergency workers and volunteers continuing search efforts in cities like Cali.

How coverage differs

  • Left: Hope emerges: Rescuers pull survivor from quake rubble after grueling hours Left-leaning outlets focus on the dramatic rescue of the 32-year-old woman, highlighting the resilience of survivors and the tireless efforts of emergency workers and volunteers. They emphasize the emotional impact of such a discovery amidst the rising death toll and widespread devastation in cities like Cali.
  • Center: Emergency workers successfully pull woman from quake rubble after 36 hours Center outlets report factually on the 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia and the ongoing search and rescue operations. They detail the successful extraction of a woman from the rubble after 36 hours and provide updates on the rising death toll of at least 181 people.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Woman rescued after 36 hours under rubble in Colombia
  • Colombia earthquake rescue volunteer reacts after pulling survivor from rubble

Center

  • Woman pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after Colombia quake

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