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Colombian Survivor Daniela Largo Dies 37 Hours After Rescue
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🗓 16 Aug 2026, 06:18 AM
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Daniela Largo, 32, who was rescued from the collapsed building in Pereira, Colombia, died 37 hours later after being buried under rubble.
On Tuesday, rescue teams pulled 32‑year‑old Daniela Largo from the rubble of a collapsed building in Pereira, Colombia, amid cheers and hope for a nation shaken by Monday’s earthquake. The survivors’ rescue was hailed as a symbol of resilience.
Despite the initial relief, Largo’s condition deteriorated over the next day. Medical personnel reported severe injuries and internal bleeding, and she was transferred to a nearby hospital.
After 37 hours under the debris, Daniela Largo succumbed to her injuries. Her death marks a tragic turn in the ongoing recovery efforts following the devastating earthquake that has left many injured and displaced.
Despite the initial relief, Largo’s condition deteriorated over the next day. Medical personnel reported severe injuries and internal bleeding, and she was transferred to a nearby hospital.
After 37 hours under the debris, Daniela Largo succumbed to her injuries. Her death marks a tragic turn in the ongoing recovery efforts following the devastating earthquake that has left many injured and displaced.