Search teams are racing against time to locate Juliana Marins, a 26-year-old Brazilian who vanished while hiking on Mount Rinjani, with fears for her health amid treacherous weather and terrain.
Search intensifies for missing Brazilian hiker on Mount Rinjani
Search intensifies for missing Brazilian hiker on Mount Rinjani
Efforts continue as family raises alarm over conditions for stranded tourist
Rescuers in Indonesia are in a desperate search for a 26-year-old Brazilian tourist, identified as Juliana Marins, who went missing while hiking near the summit of Mount Rinjani, an active volcano. The incident occurred on Saturday around 06:30 local time (23:30 GMT Friday), when Marins reportedly fell from a steep cliff leading to the volcano's crater. Her family and Brazilian media confirmed her identity as they expressed concerns for her wellbeing.
Initial rescue attempts have been significantly hindered by adverse weather conditions and complex terrain, as reported by Indonesian authorities. On Saturday, rescuers indicated that they heard Marins calling for help from her position, although she seemed to be in shock but alive. Drone footage circulated by hikers and news outlets suggested she was discovered in grey soil below a hiking path, yet later attempts to reach her were unsuccessful, leaving her uncontacted as rescuers descended into the difficult terrain.
By Sunday morning, search teams reported that Marins had moved from her last known position, as thick fog impaired the ability to utilize thermal drones. Reports on Monday indicated that while rescue efforts had resumed, challenging weather conditions led to a temporary halt. Her family is vocally advocating for her, expressing frustration that the park remains open to hikers despite her ongoing crisis.
Officials from Indonesia's forestry ministry stated that the climbing route was still operational for other hikers, emphasizing the need not to upset the evacuation teams or the significant number of climbers already in the area. In light of multiple hazardous incidents on the volcano in recent years, including prior fatalities, safety has become a point of contention.
The Brazilian foreign ministry is actively monitoring the situation, coordinating with Indonesian officials and sending embassy personnel to oversee the rescue efforts. As of Tuesday, Marins' family reported that search and rescue operations for her have recommenced, fueling hope for her safe recovery amidst the increasingly dire circumstances she faces. Mount Rinjani, renowned for its beauty and difficulty, poses a significant risk to hikers unprepared for its challenges.
Initial rescue attempts have been significantly hindered by adverse weather conditions and complex terrain, as reported by Indonesian authorities. On Saturday, rescuers indicated that they heard Marins calling for help from her position, although she seemed to be in shock but alive. Drone footage circulated by hikers and news outlets suggested she was discovered in grey soil below a hiking path, yet later attempts to reach her were unsuccessful, leaving her uncontacted as rescuers descended into the difficult terrain.
By Sunday morning, search teams reported that Marins had moved from her last known position, as thick fog impaired the ability to utilize thermal drones. Reports on Monday indicated that while rescue efforts had resumed, challenging weather conditions led to a temporary halt. Her family is vocally advocating for her, expressing frustration that the park remains open to hikers despite her ongoing crisis.
Officials from Indonesia's forestry ministry stated that the climbing route was still operational for other hikers, emphasizing the need not to upset the evacuation teams or the significant number of climbers already in the area. In light of multiple hazardous incidents on the volcano in recent years, including prior fatalities, safety has become a point of contention.
The Brazilian foreign ministry is actively monitoring the situation, coordinating with Indonesian officials and sending embassy personnel to oversee the rescue efforts. As of Tuesday, Marins' family reported that search and rescue operations for her have recommenced, fueling hope for her safe recovery amidst the increasingly dire circumstances she faces. Mount Rinjani, renowned for its beauty and difficulty, poses a significant risk to hikers unprepared for its challenges.
