Authorities are engaging in challenging rescue efforts after Brazilian tourist Juliana Marins, 26, fell near Mount Rinjani’s crater during a group hike. Reports indicate that despite being heard calling for help and appearing to be in shock, her exact whereabouts remain elusive due to difficult weather conditions and treacherous terrain.
Search Underway for Missing Brazilian Tourist on Mount Rinjani
Search Underway for Missing Brazilian Tourist on Mount Rinjani
Rescue teams in Indonesia are mobilizing to find Juliana Marins, a Brazilian hiker, as concerns for her safety escalate.
On Saturday, Marins was hiking with a group when she vanished around 06:30 local time. According to Brazilian media and her family, she fell from a cliff bordering the trail by the volcano's crater. Rescuers faced setbacks as heavy fog and rugged landscapes hindered their search efforts. Park officials confirmed they heard her cries for help while she was conscious, although she seemed distressed.
Video clips from hikers suggest she was alive and moving in a precarious location that was hard to access. Yet as dawn approached, rescuers who attempted to descend were unable to locate her, raising alarm among family members who criticized the park's decision to keep the hiking route open despite their concerns.
On Sunday, drone surveillance revealed that Marins had shifted positions, making her recovery more challenging. The family relayed frustrating updates over social media, expressing worry that Marins had been without food, water, or warm clothing since the incident. Two members of her hiking group described the ascent as arduous, highlighting severe visibility issues and rugged conditions that may have contributed to the accident.
The Brazilian foreign ministry is actively collaborating with the Indonesian government to oversee search operations. Amidst growing tensions regarding safety protocols, local officials have reminded climbers to prioritize their well-being while navigating the popular but perilous volcanic terrain.
Video clips from hikers suggest she was alive and moving in a precarious location that was hard to access. Yet as dawn approached, rescuers who attempted to descend were unable to locate her, raising alarm among family members who criticized the park's decision to keep the hiking route open despite their concerns.
On Sunday, drone surveillance revealed that Marins had shifted positions, making her recovery more challenging. The family relayed frustrating updates over social media, expressing worry that Marins had been without food, water, or warm clothing since the incident. Two members of her hiking group described the ascent as arduous, highlighting severe visibility issues and rugged conditions that may have contributed to the accident.
The Brazilian foreign ministry is actively collaborating with the Indonesian government to oversee search operations. Amidst growing tensions regarding safety protocols, local officials have reminded climbers to prioritize their well-being while navigating the popular but perilous volcanic terrain.
