Rescuers searching for earthquake victims in Pereira were tricked: instead of finding survivors, they recovered a safe.

Volunteers and emergency response teams in Pereira reported being misled by false alerts regarding survivors trapped under rubble following an earthquake. Upon responding to the reported locations, rescuers discovered that the alerts were a ruse intended to facilitate the recovery of a safe rather than to save lives.

This incident highlights concerns regarding the misuse of emergency resources during disaster response efforts. By diverting critical personnel and equipment through fraudulent claims, the perpetrators hindered the official search and rescue operations intended for actual earthquake victims.