A magnitude 7.7 earthquake was recorded on the Indonesian island of Flores on Saturday at 07:29. The quake caused devastating damage, with the worst consequences recorded in the region where the village of Paulina Pobi is located. Her rescue, three days after the earthquake began, became a symbol of resilience and hope amidst a general tragedy.
Paulina Pobi, an 84-year-old woman, survived for three days trapped under the rubble. Her survival was highlighted as exceptional, given that access to her village was difficult. A landslide caused by the earthquake blocked access to the village where Paulina lived, complicating both access and rescue efforts. Nevertheless, she was found, and her survival for three days after the earthquake became a symbol of hope and endurance.
According to the latest data, the earthquake killed at least 73 people, and more than 900 were injured. In addition, the earthquake displaced around 60,000 people from their homes, further complicating the situation. Rescuers faced challenges, including difficult-to-access terrain and hindered rescue conditions. Despite this, they managed to find survivors, including Paulina, whose survival for three days after the earthquake became a symbol of hope and endurance.
