Juliana Marins was reported missing after her fall on Mount Rinjani, Indonesia’s second-highest volcano, during a group hike. Despite initial rescue efforts, extreme weather and challenging terrain delayed the recovery until her body was located four days later, prompting concerns from her family regarding safety measures on the trail.
Tragic Discovery: Brazilian Tourist Found Dead After Fall from Indonesian Volcano
Tragic Discovery: Brazilian Tourist Found Dead After Fall from Indonesian Volcano
A 26-year-old Brazilian hiker, Juliana Marins, has been discovered deceased after a fall during a volcano hike in Indonesia.
A Brazilian tourist who fell during a hike on the active Mount Rinjani in Indonesia was found dead four days after her tragic accident, confirmed rescuers and her family. Juliana Marins, aged 26, initially survived the fall, and reports stated that her cries for help were heard by nearby hikers. The perilous circumstances surrounding her accident occurred early Saturday when she had been hiking with friends and a guide along a steep trail.
Efforts to rescue Marins were significantly hampered by poor weather conditions and rugged terrain, complicating the search. Throughout the rescue operation, which included drone surveillance, rescuers were unable to pinpoint her location effectively, leading to several frustrating delays in recovery.
On Tuesday, her family announced the heartbreaking news that she had not made it, expressing gratitude for the support received during the search. Prior to her trek on Lombok Island, Marins had been exploring parts of Thailand and Vietnam, and her adventure took a tragic turn during the challenging climb up the 3,726-meter volcano.
The search efforts, supported by around 50 personnel, involved extensive procedures, including descending into a ravine to locate her body. Although the team was eventually successful in finding her, adverse weather meant that they were unable to retrieve her remains swiftly, with plans set to continue the operation the next day.
The climbing route, which remains popular with tourists, has seen several fatalities over recent years, raising questions among Marins’ family about safety protocols and whether the trail should have been closed following her initial fall.
