Colombia Quake Kills 285

Colombia’s confirmed death toll from Monday’s magnitude 7.4 earthquake rose to 285 by Friday, with 379 people still missing as crews searched collapsed buildings in western cities. Rescuers reported apparent signs of life under debris in two hard-hit cities, keeping search operations active four days after the quake. Officials also faced a sanitary challenge as bodies decayed under rubble in near-90ºF heat, while damaged plumbing and water pipes limited clean water and crowded funeral homes. More than 100,000 people were affected, shifting needs toward shelter, aid delivery and rebuilding.