A 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck Colombia, leaving over 200 people dead and prompting a massive national response. The country has urgently deployed firefighters, military personnel, and civilian volunteers to assist in rescue operations. The focus is on locating and extracting survivors from the rubble, with authorities urging resilience in the face of devastation. Reports indicate significant damage across affected areas, and the death toll is expected to rise as rescue teams gain access to more remote locations. The government is coordinating efforts to provide aid and support to those impacted by the disaster. The message to survivors is one of hope: “Don’t give up here, the only sign of life is on the other side.”