New Jersey mom dies trying to save daughter in Colombia earthquake: Mayor

A New Jersey mother died while saving her daughter during a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Cali, Colombia. The daughter survived the tragedy and is currently hospitalized with an arm injury. By August 13, 2026, rescuers were making final efforts to locate survivors as the critical 72-hour rescue window neared its end. Emergency teams worked to remove rubble from damaged buildings following the disaster, according to the mayor and reports from the scene.