Rescue efforts are underway in Indonesia for Juliana Marins, a 26-year-old Brazilian tourist who went missing while hiking near the crater of Mount Rinjani, an active volcano. Marins was last seen around 6:30 AM local time on Saturday, having reportedly fallen from a cliff surrounding the trail. Despite rescue teams hearing her calls for help soon after, difficulties posed by rough terrain and foggy weather have made the search extremely challenging.
Authorities have confirmed that Marins was initially spotted alive, sitting in grey soil away from the main hiking path. However, as rescuers descended approximately 300 meters to reach her, they were unable to locate her again. Subsequent drone surveys indicated that she had seemingly moved further away from her original location while thick fog further obstructed search efforts the following morning.
On Monday, rescuers managed to track her down once again but were forced to suspend their operation due to adverse climate conditions. "Rescue teams had moved only 250 meters closer, but with 350 meters still left to reach Juliana, they retreated," stated her family on social media. Concerned about the lack of basic necessities available to her for the past few days, they criticized the decision to keep the park open to new climbers during the emergency.
Officials from Indonesia's forestry ministry noted the importance of allowing climbers who had long traveled to reach the mountain to proceed, suggesting that closing the route would only lead to confusion and further complications. The Brazilian government confirmed its involvement by sending embassy representatives to oversee rescue operations.
Family members and friends of Marins have described the trek as incredibly challenging, highlighting the poor conditions that existed at the time of the fall. With safety a top priority, officials have echoed similar sentiments, urging climbers to be mindful of their surroundings. The danger presented by Mount Rinjani is significant, especially given that in previous years, several climbers have lost their lives while navigating its rugged terrains.
Authorities have confirmed that Marins was initially spotted alive, sitting in grey soil away from the main hiking path. However, as rescuers descended approximately 300 meters to reach her, they were unable to locate her again. Subsequent drone surveys indicated that she had seemingly moved further away from her original location while thick fog further obstructed search efforts the following morning.
On Monday, rescuers managed to track her down once again but were forced to suspend their operation due to adverse climate conditions. "Rescue teams had moved only 250 meters closer, but with 350 meters still left to reach Juliana, they retreated," stated her family on social media. Concerned about the lack of basic necessities available to her for the past few days, they criticized the decision to keep the park open to new climbers during the emergency.
Officials from Indonesia's forestry ministry noted the importance of allowing climbers who had long traveled to reach the mountain to proceed, suggesting that closing the route would only lead to confusion and further complications. The Brazilian government confirmed its involvement by sending embassy representatives to oversee rescue operations.
Family members and friends of Marins have described the trek as incredibly challenging, highlighting the poor conditions that existed at the time of the fall. With safety a top priority, officials have echoed similar sentiments, urging climbers to be mindful of their surroundings. The danger presented by Mount Rinjani is significant, especially given that in previous years, several climbers have lost their lives while navigating its rugged terrains.
