Colombia Confronts ‘Health Issue’ as Bodies Decompose Under Earthquake Debris and Funeral Homes Become Overwhelmed
Colombia’s Earthquake Aftermath: Rising Concerns Four days after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, the situation has rapidly deteriorated. Many victims are trapped beneath rubble, with their bodies decomposing, which raises serious concerns about public health. Compounding the crisis are the high temperatures, sitting around 90°F, alongside the widespread destruction of plumbing and water […]