Omayra Sánchez Was Trapped In A Mudflow When A Photographer Captured Her Last Moments

After the Nevado del Ruiz volcano erupted on November 13, 1985, 13-year-old Omayra Sánchez became trapped in debris. Thirteen-year-old Omayra Sánchez was buried in a giant vat of debris and neck-deep water. This is the tragic story of Omayra Sánchez. This left many — like Omayra Sánchez — to endure terrifying deaths trapped beneath the mud. The public outcry over Omayra Sánchez’s death also sparked debate over the nature of photojournalism.