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Baby rescued from earthquake rubble in Colombia as death toll rises
Updated on: August 12, 2026 / 9:48 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- A baby was rescued alive from a destroyed building in Cali, Colombia, after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake.
- Footage shows rescuers pulling the baby and a man from the rubble, eliciting cheers.
- The earthquake, which struck on August 10, 2026, has resulted in at least 216 deaths and thousands missing.
- International aid, including financial assistance and supplies, is being offered by the U.S., Mexico, and El Salvador.
- Rescuers emphasized the importance of a helping hand in crisis situations.