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Colombian Woman Reunites with Cat Rescued from Quake Rubble

Aug 14, 2026
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‘Dream come true’: Colombian woman reunited with cat rescued from quake rubble

## Emotional Reunion in Cali

In a heartwarming moment, a Colombian woman was reunited with her cat after it was rescued from the rubble of her earthquake-damaged home in Cali. Vickye Giraldo, 56, expressed overwhelming emotion as she embraced her cat, Polux, who was found alive amidst the debris.

## Earthquake Impact

The 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Cali, Colombia's third-largest city, causing significant damage and leaving buildings dangerously unstable. The disaster also affected the country's coffee region and western coast, resulting in at least 273 fatalities and thousands of injuries.

## Personal Loss and Hope

Giraldo lived with two dogs and two cats in the affected building. While one of her dogs survived, the other did not, and one cat remains missing. Despite the personal losses, the rescue of Polux provided a glimmer of hope for Giraldo during the ongoing search for survivors.

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