Daniela Largo

Daniela Largo, a 32-year-old woman, became a symbol of hope after being rescued alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in Pereira, Colombia. She had been trapped for 36 hours following a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia. The rescue operation was extensive, lasting 10 hours as firefighters dug a tunnel to reach her beneath four concrete slabs. Her survival, pulled from the wreckage the day after the earthquake, sparked significant joy and applause among rescuers and onlookers amidst the grim reality of the disaster, which saw the death toll rise above 200. Largo's story highlights the resilience of survivors and the dedication of rescue efforts in the face of natural disasters.