Overview

• The pigeon nicknamed Esperancita died after more than a week of care, according to a Facebook post from her rescuer, Luis Martín Amarilla Téllez.
• Amarilla Téllez found the bird near the Puente de La Concordia blast site, took her to a veterinarian, cared for her at home, and had scheduled a visit to a specialized avian hospital.
• Veterinary assessments noted severe burns, eye damage, and head inflammation, and euthanasia had been recommended before brief signs of improvement were observed.
• The case went viral on social media, drawing thousands of condolences and praise for the rescuer’s efforts; other animals were also affected, including a kitten and a dog named Cereza.
• Authorities described blast damage across roughly 180 meters, and news reports now cite at least 26 people who died in hospitals with dozens still in critical condition.