Colombia earthquake survivor gives son a birthday to remember
Largo hoped his daughter, 32-year-old Daniela, had simply been delayed on the bus ride home.
Julio Cesar Largo's daughter, Daniela, was unexpectedly absent from her son's 12th birthday party. The same day, a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, claiming at least 250 lives and leaving many more injured or missing. Daniela, 32, was presumed missing as she did not answer her phone. Her father, Largo, feared the worst as the hours passed.
His worst fears were realized when they discovered her missing from the family home. Largo and his wife searched for Daniela, finding out that she had been seen the morning of the quake. On the fateful day, Daniela became trapped under rubble for nearly 38 hours in a four-story building that collapsed. Rescuers, including dozens of specialists and volunteers, located her after initially looking for another man believed still trapped.
After 10 hours of rescue work, Daniela was freed and taken to San Jorge Hospital. Her father's joy at her survival was immense, as she now has the chance to raise his grandson.
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