Cali Rescuers Urge Silence Amid Race Against Time After 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake
Rescuers in Cali, Colombia, are calling for silence as they race against time to find survivors of a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the country earlier in the week. The window for rescue is narrowing, with the mayor of Cali…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 13, 2026 —
In Cali, Colombia, rescue operations are underway following a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that impacted the region earlier this week. Emergency responders are appealing for quiet in the affected areas, highlighting the critical need for silence to aid in the search for survivors.
The race against time is intensifying as the viable window for rescuing individuals trapped in the rubble narrows. The mayor of Cali has underscored the urgency of the situation, stating that the next 20 hours are particularly critical for rescue efforts.
The seismic event has caused widespread devastation, with official figures reporting over 270 fatalities and thousands of injuries. Significant damage to residential structures has been reported across the affected zones, displacing numerous residents and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
In response to the scale of the disaster, international aid efforts are being mobilized to support the ongoing relief and rescue operations in Colombia. The full extent of the damage and the final casualty count are still being assessed.
Story summarized from the original created by Kevin Boulandier on wsvn.com, see more information here.
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