Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 281

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A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia's Choco Department on August 10 has resulted in 281 deaths, 3,971 injuries, and 379 missing persons, with Cali being the hardest hit.

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A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on August 10, causing widespread damage and loss of life.

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BUENOS AIRES, August 14. /TASS/. The death toll from the August 10 earthquake in Colombia has risen to 281, Blu Radio reported. The city of Cali reported the highest number of deaths, with 96 people killed. A total of 3,971 people were injured, while 379 remain missing. A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near the city of San Jose del Palmar in Colombia’s western Choco Department on August 10.

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Rescuers recovered two more tourist bodies in Buryatia's mountains — men born in 1988 and 1981 — while search continues for a third victim born in 1985. A seven-person tour group was caught in an avalanche near Constitution Peak on April 24; four were buried, three survived with injuries. Regional authorities have restricted access to Mount Munku-Sardyk through April 29 and declared a regional emergency. A criminal case has been opened for providing unsafe services resulting in deaths.

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Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 281

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