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New Jersey mother died saving daughter in Colombia earthquake, family says
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · As published by ABC13 Houston
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The family has reported the mother's heroic actions, which ultimately led to her death.
A tragic incident occurred during a powerful earthquake in Colombia, resulting in the death of a New Jersey mother. According to the family, she died while attempting to save one of her daughters. The earthquake caused widespread destruction in Colombia, but details about the incident are limited.
The family has reported the mother's heroic actions, which ultimately led to her death. For more information on this story, readers can refer to the original report from ABC13 Houston, which provides further details about the incident and its aftermath in Colombia.
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Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston ·
Reading time: 1 min
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