A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the region, resulting in at least 73 fatalities, over 900 injuries, and rendering an estimated 60,000 people homeless. The disaster, which impacted areas near the island of Flores in Indonesia, caused widespread devastation across the affected communities. Amid the aftermath, a notable rescue unfolded involving an 84-year-old grandmother, Paula Pobied.
Three days after the seismic event struck on Saturday morning, she was discovered alive. The area surrounding her village of Nituengla was impacted by a landslide, which subsequently blocked access to the remote settlement and trapped the elderly woman under debris. Babang Supeno, the police chief for the Sika district, confirmed to local media that the 84-year-old woman was successfully extricated from the rubble and transported to the nearest medical facility for treatment.
According to local official Rudolfus Riba, the grandmother had been paralyzed and unable to move or call for assistance. Her survival is being described by some as a miracle. The incident highlights the severe logistical challenges faced by rescue teams navigating the damaged infrastructure.
The survival of the grandmother, following days buried by the earthquake’s aftereffects, underscores the scale of the humanitarian crisis in the region. Recovery efforts continue as authorities assess the full extent of the damage across the affected parts of Indonesia.
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