Dog Found Alive in His Mom’s Arms Beneath Colombian Earthquake Rubble

When a powerful earthquake sent walls cracking and buildings crashing to the ground, Lenny Ruiz Fernández had only moments to react. Fear and chaos surrounded her as the structure she called home began falling apart, but her thoughts turned to the life beside her that depended on her protection. Rather than focus only on her own safety, the 38-year-old animal advocate pulled her beloved dog, Salomón, close and covered him with her body. In those terrifying final moments, Lenny made an extraordinary sacrifice, choosing to protect her faithful companion with everything she had. Credit: Facebook A devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, collapsing buildings and claiming the lives of more than 281 people as rescuers searched through the destruction for survivors. Lenny was among those who lost their lives. Yet amid the heartbreak, rescuers discovered that her final act had saved the life of the dog she loved so deeply. As the Ana Pilar building in the Cuarto de Legua neighborhood began shaking and crumbling, Lenny pulled Salomón close. With nowhere safe to escape, she shielded him from the falling rubble with her body. When rescuers eventually reached them beneath...