{
  "id": 831419,
  "title": "Hopes of finding Colombia quake survivors fade as 72-hour rescue window closes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/hopes-of-finding-colombia-quake-survivors-fade-as-72-hour-rescue",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T03:24:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/world/126164/hopes-of-finding-colombia-quake-survivors-fade-as-72-hour-rescue-window-closes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colombia's most powerful earthquake in recent memory has left at least 273 people dead, over 3,800 injured, and about 377 still missing according to official figures. The critical 72-hour window for locating survivors has passed, and hopes of finding trapped individuals alive are fading. The quake struck the western cities of Cali and Pereira, as well as the coffee-growing region and coastal areas, causing extensive damage to over 13,000 homes. Thousands of families who lost everything are now staying in temporary shelters set up in roads and parks around Cali. Maria Rodriguez, a 72-year-old woman, lost her lifetime home and now sleeps with her husband in a football field. She worries about the assistance they will receive or if they will be relocated. Rescue teams continue their search-and-rescue operations, working through the night to listen for signs of life. Despite the passing of the 72-hour mark, miracles can still occur, but the chances of finding survivors are becoming increasingly slim. The Pacific coastal province of Choco remains severely affected, with remote communities still awaiting assessment due to lack of access by rescue teams. Authorities are continuing their rescue and recovery efforts while assessing the damage and searching for those still unaccounted for.",
  "summary": "HOPES of finding survivors are fading as rescue teams continue searching through the rubble following Colombia’s strongest earthquake, with the critical 72-hour window for locating people trapped alive now having passed. AFP cited on Friday that offi...",
  "key_points": [
    "72-hour rescue window for quake survivors closed in Colombia.",
    "At least 273 dead, 3,800 injured, 377 still missing.",
    "Rescue teams continue search-and-rescue operations despite slim chances."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The end of the 72-hour rescue window significantly reduces the chances of finding survivors, leaving thousands of displaced people uncertain about their future assistance and relocation.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}