Anxiety in Chicago for Missing Family Members After Earthquake in Colombia
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia on Monday morning, resulting in dozens of fatalities, collapsed buildings, and people trapped. In Chicago, several Colombian families are experiencing hours of anguish as they await news of their loved ones. Among the missing are siblings Valentina and Juan Esteban Galeano, who, according to their relatives, remain trapped after the building they lived in completely collapsed. The structure is located south of Cali, reported as the most affected area. 'Their father lives nearby and has been there trying to help. My cousin has a two-month-old baby. They managed to get him out and he is receiving medical attention, but they are still trapped,' said Juliana Figueroa, who is searching for her missing relatives. Images from the scene show rescuers and volunteers removing debris in search of the two siblings. So far, according to information provided by their family, no signs of life have been found. 'There are rescuers and volunteers, and my hope is to find them alive,' Figueroa said. The anxiety is also felt thousands of miles away from Colombia. Daniela Bucheli, who is in Chicago, said she woke up on Monday to her phone filled with messages informing her of what happened to her loved ones. Since then, she has been waiting for news from Colombia. 'It’s very sad, very distressing, really,' Bucheli said.
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