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Coverage dated August 13, 2026

New Jersey mother died saving daughter in Colombia earthquake, family says

Headline from ABC 13 Houston

A New Jersey woman died while trying to save one of her daughters during a powerful earthquake that caused widespread destruction in Colombia.

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  1. NBC New York

    New Jersey mom dies trying to save daughter in Colombia earthquake: Mayor (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Rescuers remove the rubble from a damaged building in Cali, Colombia, on August 13, 2026, three days after a 7.4 earthquake. Rescuers in Colombia were making last-ditch efforts to locate earthquake survivors early on August 13, 2026, as the critical 72-hour window for rescue operations neared its en…

  2. ABC 13 Houston

    New Jersey mother died saving daughter in Colombia earthquake, family says (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    A New Jersey woman died while trying to save one of her daughters during a powerful earthquake that caused widespread destruction in Colombia.

  3. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    N.J. mom dies in Colombia earthquake while saving her daughter, mayor says (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Her daughter survived the tragedy and is currently hospitalized with an arm injury.

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