Rescue teams in Indonesia are diligently searching for 26-year-old Juliana Marins, a Brazilian tourist who went missing while hiking near the crater of Mount Rinjani, an active volcano. According to her family and Brazilian media, Ms. Marins was part of a group that encountered difficulties on Saturday morning when she fell from a cliff adjacent to the trail. This incident occurred around 06:30 local time.
The search efforts have been complicated by the treacherous terrain and thick fog, which have hindered visibility and rescue operations. Indonesian park officials announced that on Saturday, rescuers heard Ms. Marins calling for help, suggesting she was alive and in shock. Despite drone footage suggesting she could be safely located, search teams faced challenges when descending the steep slope later that day; they could not find her nor did she respond to their calls.
As the situation developed into Sunday, park authorities noted that Ms. Marins had seemingly moved from her previous location, complicating rescue efforts further amidst persistent fog. The conditions forced rescuers to halt their work on Monday, despite having progressed closer to where she was last seen. The family voiced their frustration on social media, stating that the park remained open to other tourists while their loved one was in distress—deprived of food, water, and adequate clothing for three days.
Interviews with fellow hikers revealed the challenging conditions of the trail, which they described as difficult and slippery in the early morning darkness. The Brazilian government has also been engaged, with embassy representatives monitoring the situation and liaising with Indonesian officials.
Mount Rinjani, towering at over 3,700 meters, is the second highest volcano in Indonesia and a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, but it has also seen tragedies before, including the deaths of other climbers in previous years. As rescue teams continue their search for Ms. Marins, her family and friends remain hopeful for her safe return.
The search efforts have been complicated by the treacherous terrain and thick fog, which have hindered visibility and rescue operations. Indonesian park officials announced that on Saturday, rescuers heard Ms. Marins calling for help, suggesting she was alive and in shock. Despite drone footage suggesting she could be safely located, search teams faced challenges when descending the steep slope later that day; they could not find her nor did she respond to their calls.
As the situation developed into Sunday, park authorities noted that Ms. Marins had seemingly moved from her previous location, complicating rescue efforts further amidst persistent fog. The conditions forced rescuers to halt their work on Monday, despite having progressed closer to where she was last seen. The family voiced their frustration on social media, stating that the park remained open to other tourists while their loved one was in distress—deprived of food, water, and adequate clothing for three days.
Interviews with fellow hikers revealed the challenging conditions of the trail, which they described as difficult and slippery in the early morning darkness. The Brazilian government has also been engaged, with embassy representatives monitoring the situation and liaising with Indonesian officials.
Mount Rinjani, towering at over 3,700 meters, is the second highest volcano in Indonesia and a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, but it has also seen tragedies before, including the deaths of other climbers in previous years. As rescue teams continue their search for Ms. Marins, her family and friends remain hopeful for her safe return.
