Rescue teams are battling challenging weather conditions and difficult terrain to locate a Brazilian tourist who fell while hiking on Mount Rinjani, an active volcano in Indonesia, as her family raises concerns over her well-being.
Brazilian Tourist Missing on Indonesia's Mount Rinjani Amid Ongoing Rescue Efforts
Brazilian Tourist Missing on Indonesia's Mount Rinjani Amid Ongoing Rescue Efforts
Search operations are underway for 26-year-old Juliana Marins who went missing while hiking on the active volcano.
Rescuers in Indonesia are frantically searching for 26-year-old Juliana Marins, a Brazilian tourist who disappeared during a hike on the slopes of Mount Rinjani, one of the country's most popular volcanoes and second largest. Marins was reported missing on Saturday morning after falling from a cliff near the volcano's crater. Brazilian authorities confirmed her identity, and family members have been following the rescue efforts closely.
The hiking group Marins was part of reported that she fell around 06:30 local time, prior to which she had been hiking with the group early in the morning under challenging conditions, including low visibility due to fog. Search and rescue attempts have faced significant difficulties, such as extreme terrain and adverse weather, which have hindered efforts to reach her.
According to park authorities, rescuers initially heard Marins's cries for help on Saturday and confirmed that she was alive, though visibly shaken. Online clips from fellow hikers appeared to corroborate her condition. However, later attempts to locate her have been unsuccessful, with rescuers descending 300 meters only to discover she was no longer in her previous location.
Rescue operations faced yet another setback on Sunday when thick fog limited the use of thermal drones essential for locating her in the rugged landscape. On Monday, even as rescuers managed to re-establish communication with her, they were forced to pause their efforts due to unfavorable climate conditions.
Marins’s family expressed profound concern over her plight, stating she had been without food, water, or adequate clothing for three days. They criticized local park authorities for keeping the trail open despite the ongoing rescue. Officials argued that closing the path could lead to chaos, with other trekkers who had traveled long distances for the climb.
In response to the situation, the Brazilian foreign ministry has been in contact with Indonesian officials, sending representatives to oversee the rescue operations. Members of the hiking group illustrated the severe challenges they faced during the trek, describing the cold and treacherous conditions they encountered.
Mount Rinjani, towering over 3,700 meters, is renowned among tourists as a hiking destination, despite previous incidents that have resulted in fatalities. Rescuers remain hopeful for Marins's recovery as search efforts resume, prioritizing her safety amidst one of Indonesia's most challenging natural landscapes.
The hiking group Marins was part of reported that she fell around 06:30 local time, prior to which she had been hiking with the group early in the morning under challenging conditions, including low visibility due to fog. Search and rescue attempts have faced significant difficulties, such as extreme terrain and adverse weather, which have hindered efforts to reach her.
According to park authorities, rescuers initially heard Marins's cries for help on Saturday and confirmed that she was alive, though visibly shaken. Online clips from fellow hikers appeared to corroborate her condition. However, later attempts to locate her have been unsuccessful, with rescuers descending 300 meters only to discover she was no longer in her previous location.
Rescue operations faced yet another setback on Sunday when thick fog limited the use of thermal drones essential for locating her in the rugged landscape. On Monday, even as rescuers managed to re-establish communication with her, they were forced to pause their efforts due to unfavorable climate conditions.
Marins’s family expressed profound concern over her plight, stating she had been without food, water, or adequate clothing for three days. They criticized local park authorities for keeping the trail open despite the ongoing rescue. Officials argued that closing the path could lead to chaos, with other trekkers who had traveled long distances for the climb.
In response to the situation, the Brazilian foreign ministry has been in contact with Indonesian officials, sending representatives to oversee the rescue operations. Members of the hiking group illustrated the severe challenges they faced during the trek, describing the cold and treacherous conditions they encountered.
Mount Rinjani, towering over 3,700 meters, is renowned among tourists as a hiking destination, despite previous incidents that have resulted in fatalities. Rescuers remain hopeful for Marins's recovery as search efforts resume, prioritizing her safety amidst one of Indonesia's most challenging natural landscapes.
