Baby rescued from rubble in Colombia after devastating earthquake
Footage shared on social media shows a baby being rescued from the bloody arms of a man trapped underneath a destroyed building in Cali after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia.
A baby was rescued from the rubble of a building in Cali, Colombia, following a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Monday. The baby was heard crying amid the chaos as people worked to free him. Videos posted on social media showed men carefully removing concrete with their hands to reach the child, who was covered in blood.
Once liberated, the rescuers celebrated their success. The baby's condition and the fate of the man who held him were not immediately known. President Abelardo de la Espriella reported at least 181 deaths and 2,595 injuries. The death toll in Cali was later raised to 216 according to authorities. Civilian-run estimates suggest around 4,000 people remain missing.
The U.S. pledged $15 million in aid, while Mexico offered hundreds of search and health workers, along with medical supplies. Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele committed to sending two planes loaded with 100 tons of aid. The world offered prayers and support to the victims and the Colombian people.
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