‘Silence!’ Colombia Rescuers Listen For Survivors As Death Toll Reaches 273

A devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has resulted in at least 273 fatalities, with hundreds of individuals remaining missing. In Cali, rescuers are urgently searching through rubble for signs of life as the window for survival narrows. During these operations, rescue teams have called for absolute silence around the debris to better listen for survivors. Emergency personnel continue their efforts to locate missing persons amidst the widespread destruction caused by the powerful seismic event.