Family in Indonesia finds 84-year-old woman alive days after earthquake
A paralyzed 84-year-old woman has been found alive three days after a strong earthquake flattened her home on an Indonesian island, an official said Wednesday, as the death toll rose to 73. More than 900 people were injured and nearly 60,000 displaced by the 7.7-magnitude quake that struck off Indonesia's Flores island on Saturday, according to the BNPB disaster mitigation agency. Paulina Pobi's…
An 84-year-old woman paralyzed by an earthquake has been discovered alive after three days, according to local officials in Indonesia. The quake, which registered at 7.7 magnitude, struck off Flores island on Saturday, causing widespread destruction. Paulina Pobi's home, located on a small island north of Flores, was among the many buildings reduced to rubble.
Initially, her family believed she had been rescued and taken to a shelter. However, upon their return to search for her on Tuesday, they discovered her still trapped under the collapsed bamboo walls. Despite being paralyzed and unable to move or speak, Paulina remained alive for the full four days. Local official Rudolfus Riba expressed amazement, stating that she was in good health with no injuries, apart from slight weakness due to the lack of food or water.
Over 3,000 aftershocks have been recorded since the initial quake, resulting in 73 deaths, more than 900 injuries, and the displacement of nearly 60,000 people.
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