The death toll in a flood and mudslide that ravaged a rural area in north-western Colombia has risen to 83.
Of those, 54 have been identified, in some cases using DNA, forensic authorities said on Wednesday.
The Liboriana stream overflowed with mud and debris and swept away many victims while they were asleep early on Monday.
Rescue teams remained active in a 40-kilometre perimeter around Las Margaritas, in the municipality of Salgar, about 560 km north-west of Bogota. The authorities believe more bodies may have been dragged away by the rushing water.
About 50 people had been treated in local hospitals for their injuries, and authorities in Antioquia province estimated 800 people had suffered property damage.
It's not clear how many people are still missing. Authorities have mentioned 150 are unaccounted for, but some may have already been confirmed as dead.
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