# Colombian earthquake survivor dies 37 hours after rescue

2026-08-15T19:43:08+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 1 independent outlet (2 source reports)

Daniela Largo, 32, was pulled alive from the rubble in the Colombian city of Pereira on Tuesday to cheers and applause, briefly becoming a symbol of hope in a country devastated by Monday's earthquake. However, the same source reports that Largo has since passed away, having survived approximately 37 hours trapped beneath the debris before succumbing to her injuries. No further details of her death have been provided. Rescue operations in Pereira and other affected areas continue as the nation mourns the rising toll from the disaster.

## Coverage

- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/rescued-colombian-earthquake-survivor-passes-dies-37-hours-under-rubble-report-11915453>
- ndtv.com (2) <https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/rescued-colombian-earthquake-survivor-passes-dies-37-hours-under-rubble-report-11915453#publisher=newsstand>

This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-09-27T06:16:47+00:00.

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