Colombian Woman Who Survived 37 Hours Trapped in Quake Rubble Dies After Rescue

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Daniela Largo, a 32-year-old Colombian woman, was rescued from earthquake debris in the city of Pereira on Tuesday after being trapped for approximately 37 hours. Her extraction was met with cheers and applause from onlookers, making her a symbol of hope following the disaster. The earthquake had struck Colombia on Monday, leaving the nation in shock. Largo subsequently died after being pulled from the rubble, despite the initial relief surrounding her rescue.

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