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LA County search and rescue team returns after Colombia earthquake rescue mission
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Darsha Philips , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The team's mission was to support and coordinate help for those affected. A rescue mission in Colombia has ended for an urban search and rescue team.
A rescue mission in Colombia has ended for an urban search and rescue team. They spent a week assisting with efforts after a significant earthquake. The team's mission was to support and coordinate help for those affected.
The earthquake resulted in numerous casualties and many people are still unaccounted for. A captain with the team expressed excitement to reunite with family upon returning home.
Further details about the mission and its outcome are available from the source, including the team's role and experiences during their time in Colombia.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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