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New Jersey mother died saving daughter in Colombia earthquake, family says
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· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The family has confirmed the mother's death, which happened during her effort to protect her daughter.
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 confirmed the mother's death, which happened during her effort to protect her daughter. For more information about this incident, readers can refer to the source, ABC13 Houston. Further details are available from this news outlet, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the event.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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