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Ana María Saavedra survived the deadly Colombia earthquake by hiding under a table - but lost both her triplet sisters and her parents when their four-storey home collapsed.
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Heartbroken triplet loses two sisters and parents in earthquake

Lee Bullen
Last updated: August 14, 2026 3:09 pm
Lee Bullen Published August 14, 2026
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The Saavedra sisters on holiday. (Picture: Jam Press)
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A heartbroken triplet has lost both sisters and her parents in a devastating earthquake.

Ana María Saavedra faces life without her closest family members after the quake struck Cali in Colombia with a magnitude of 7.4 on 10 August.

The 23-year-old was pulled alive from the rubble of her collapsed four-storey home.

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She had sheltered under a sturdy wooden table as the building came tumbling down.

Neighbours heard her screams and rushed to free her.

Her parents Jairo Hernán Saavedra, 63, and Victoria Caicedo, 61, were found dead in each other’s arms.

Sister Sofía died trapped under a ruined staircase.

Rescuers recovered the body of the third triplet, Isabella, last night (13 Aug).

Ana María Saavedra survived the deadly Colombia earthquake by hiding under a table - but lost both her triplet sisters and her parents when their four-storey home collapsed.
Isabella, Ana María and Sofia Saavedra. (Picture: Jam Press)

An uncle also perished in the same apartment block.

Ana María suffered a fractured pelvis and arm injuries during the devastating quake.

Surgeons performed a successful operation and she is now conscious in hospital.

Doctors expect her to walk again within two to three weeks.

She is receiving psychological support as she starts a new life without her closest family.

Cousin Carlos Augusto Saavedra said the three sisters were inseparable and full of joy.

They studied marketing together, spent a final university term in France and worked side by side.

The family loved salsa music and held lively gatherings at home.

Ana María Saavedra survived the deadly Colombia earthquake by hiding under a table - but lost both her triplet sisters and her parents when their four-storey home collapsed.
The Saavedra sisters with their parents Jairo Hernán Saavedra and Victoria Caicedo. (Picture: Jam Press)

Friends described them as the best of friends.

Relatives have launched an appeal for funds to help Ana María recover and rebuild her life.

The disaster has left hundreds dead and thousands injured across the region, as reported by Need To Know.

The earthquake has so far left at least 281 people dead and nearly 4,000 injured, according to the latest official figures.

Hundreds more remain missing, while over 100,000 people have been affected.

Cali and the coffee-growing region around Pereira suffered the heaviest losses, with dozens of buildings collapsed and widespread damage to homes, hospitals and schools.

READ MORE: Tragic influencer and toddler daughter found dead after Venezuela earthquake

Ana María Saavedra survived the deadly Colombia earthquake by hiding under a table - but lost both her triplet sisters and her parents when their four-storey home collapsed.
Jairo Hernán Saavedra and Victoria Caicedo. (Picture: Jam Press)
Ana María Saavedra survived the deadly Colombia earthquake by hiding under a table - but lost both her triplet sisters and her parents when their four-storey home collapsed.
The Saavedra sisters on holiday. (Picture: Jam Press)

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