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Rescuers call for silence around earthquake rubble as window for survival narrows in Colombia
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Astrid Suárez, Marko Álvarez And Nayara Batschke, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For those in Piney Point Village , TX, looking for more information on the earthquake and its aftermath, updates can be found through local news outlets and online sources, including KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
A devastating earthquake struck Colombia, resulting in over 270 deaths and hundreds more missing. Rescuers are racing against time to find survivors, with the first few days being crucial for retrieval. The rescue efforts involve careful listening for signs of life in the rubble, with rescuers calling for silence to aid in their search.
Further details on the situation and rescue efforts are available from news sources. For those in Piney Point Village , TX, looking for more information on the earthquake and its aftermath, updates can be found through local news outlets and online sources, including KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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