Juliana Marins, a 26-year-old tourist, was confirmed dead four days after falling from Mount Rinjani during a group hike.
**Tragic Discovery: Brazilian Hiker Found Dead After Fall on Indonesian Volcano**
**Tragic Discovery: Brazilian Hiker Found Dead After Fall on Indonesian Volcano**
A Brazilian tourist's hiking accident leads to a tragic outcome in Indonesia.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Juliana Marins, a 26-year-old Brazilian tourist, was found dead after a perilous fall while hiking on the slopes of Mount Rinjani, Indonesia's second-tallest volcano. On Saturday morning, during a group trek, Marins lost her footing near the crater and fell down a cliff, sparking a complex and challenging rescue operation that ultimately extended over several days.
Rescuers reported that despite initially hearing her screams for help shortly after the fall, adverse weather conditions and the severe terrain hampered their efforts to locate her. Marins had been exploring Southeast Asia, having previously traveled through Thailand and Vietnam, before embarking on this ill-fated hike.
On the day of her fall, around 06:30 local time (23:30 GMT Friday), Marins was accompanied by five friends and a guide when she slipped off a steep trail. One of her friends later described the hiking conditions as treacherous, with slippery paths and poor visibility. Disturbingly, online videos appeared to capture her in distress, moving on the ground but ultimately out of reach from rescuers who attempted to descend to her location.
By Sunday, rescuers lost sight of her, and thick fog severely reduced the effectiveness of aerial and thermal drone searches. After an enduring 48-hour hunt, rescuers found Marins again on Monday at a greater distance from the original fall site. Unfortunately, adverse climate conditions delayed their efforts to retrieve her.
On Tuesday, however, teams managed to access the 600-meter ravine where she lay, but they were unable to recover her body immediately due to ongoing bad weather. Marins' family expressed their grief over her loss while also raising concerns regarding the safety of the hiking trails, questioning why the area was not closed after the accident.
The Mount Rinjani area, known for its natural beauty, sees thousands of visitors annually, but it has also witnessed several tragic incidents involving climbers in recent years, raising alarms about visitor safety on such treacherous treks.
Rescuers reported that despite initially hearing her screams for help shortly after the fall, adverse weather conditions and the severe terrain hampered their efforts to locate her. Marins had been exploring Southeast Asia, having previously traveled through Thailand and Vietnam, before embarking on this ill-fated hike.
On the day of her fall, around 06:30 local time (23:30 GMT Friday), Marins was accompanied by five friends and a guide when she slipped off a steep trail. One of her friends later described the hiking conditions as treacherous, with slippery paths and poor visibility. Disturbingly, online videos appeared to capture her in distress, moving on the ground but ultimately out of reach from rescuers who attempted to descend to her location.
By Sunday, rescuers lost sight of her, and thick fog severely reduced the effectiveness of aerial and thermal drone searches. After an enduring 48-hour hunt, rescuers found Marins again on Monday at a greater distance from the original fall site. Unfortunately, adverse climate conditions delayed their efforts to retrieve her.
On Tuesday, however, teams managed to access the 600-meter ravine where she lay, but they were unable to recover her body immediately due to ongoing bad weather. Marins' family expressed their grief over her loss while also raising concerns regarding the safety of the hiking trails, questioning why the area was not closed after the accident.
The Mount Rinjani area, known for its natural beauty, sees thousands of visitors annually, but it has also witnessed several tragic incidents involving climbers in recent years, raising alarms about visitor safety on such treacherous treks.
