A powerful earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck during a live television broadcast in Copiapó, a city in northern Chile. The incident occurred while politician Carolina Toha was addressing her campaign proposals alongside two journalists. The tremors prompted the trio to abandon the studio quickly as the shaking intensified, leading to the collapse of various studio equipment.
In unrelated news, law enforcement in the area made headlines by discovering a cat carrying 235.65 grams of marijuana and 67.76 grams of heroin. Furthermore, efforts are underway by local officials to rescue animals affected by various emergencies.
In Brazil, a planned bombing was foiled just before Lady Gaga’s concert, while a tragic landslide in the Ancash region claimed two lives after a glacial lagoon overflowed. In lighter news, sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce showcased her athletic prowess at her son’s school sports day in Jamaica.
Additionally, surveillance footage has emerged showing a man walking away following an incident in Lima, as police intensified their crackdown on drug smuggling operations, with one suspect attempting to transport over €10,000 worth of cocaine from Cartagena to Amsterdam. Another dramatic video captured officers disguised in costumes during a drug raid.
Meanwhile, a mishap on a malfunctioning Ferris wheel in Viña del Mar led firefighters to rescue over 35 individuals, as a state of emergency was declared in southern Brazil due to severe flooding from heavy rains.
Source: www.bbc.com
