Most Famous Photos in the World - 2

Omayra Sánchez [1985]

Photographer: Frank Fournier

Omayra Sánchez was one of the victims of the 25,000 people who died from the volcano Nevado del Ruiz (Colombia) which erupted on November 14, 1985. Omayra age at that time 13 years, she has been trapped in water and concrete for 3 days. The picture was taken shortly before she died and it caused controversy because the photographers and the Colombian government is not acting in the midst of tragedy, when the photo was published around the world after the death of Omayra.