Authorities face challenges as they navigate difficult terrain and inclement weather conditions during the search.
**Search Intensifies for Missing Brazilian Hiker on Mount Rinjani**
**Search Intensifies for Missing Brazilian Hiker on Mount Rinjani**
Rescue operations are underway for a 26-year-old Brazilian tourist who went missing near an Indonesian volcano's crater.
Rescue teams in Indonesia are focusing their efforts on finding a Brazilian tourist who vanished while hiking near the crater of Mount Rinjani, an active volcano. The missing hiker has been identified as 26-year-old Juliana Marins, who was part of a hiking group when she lost her footing around 6:30 AM local time on Saturday. Officials stated that she fell from "a cliff that surrounds the trail next to the volcano's crater".
As search operations progressed, rescuers were initially alerted by Ms. Marins's calls for help, and seemed to have located her—though she appeared to be in distress. Drone footage shared on social media indicated she was indeed alive, sitting on volcanic soil, but rescue efforts were hampered due to the challenging landscape and poor visibility. Following an attempt to locate her, rescuers descended about 300 meters to access the suspected site but were unable to make contact after calling out to her.
By Sunday morning, park officials reported that Ms. Marins had moved from her last known location, which thick fog had also obstructed, isolating drone operations. On Monday, rescuers spotted Marins again but were forced to pause efforts due to adverse climatic conditions. This prompted concerns from her family, who stated on social media that the park continues to allow tourist access while their loved one remains stranded with no food, water, or adequate clothing.
Interviews with fellow hikers revealed that the expedition was met with difficulties, particularly due to the harsh weather. The Brazilian foreign ministry is in communication with Indonesian authorities and has deployed staff from its embassy to assist with the rescue operations. Despite the tragic circumstances, officials from Indonesia's forestry ministry have advised climbers to emphasize safety when navigating the area, following similar incidents in previous years that have resulted in fatalities. Mount Rinjani is a prominent destination for adventure seekers, scaling over 3,700 meters as Indonesia's second highest volcano.
As search operations progressed, rescuers were initially alerted by Ms. Marins's calls for help, and seemed to have located her—though she appeared to be in distress. Drone footage shared on social media indicated she was indeed alive, sitting on volcanic soil, but rescue efforts were hampered due to the challenging landscape and poor visibility. Following an attempt to locate her, rescuers descended about 300 meters to access the suspected site but were unable to make contact after calling out to her.
By Sunday morning, park officials reported that Ms. Marins had moved from her last known location, which thick fog had also obstructed, isolating drone operations. On Monday, rescuers spotted Marins again but were forced to pause efforts due to adverse climatic conditions. This prompted concerns from her family, who stated on social media that the park continues to allow tourist access while their loved one remains stranded with no food, water, or adequate clothing.
Interviews with fellow hikers revealed that the expedition was met with difficulties, particularly due to the harsh weather. The Brazilian foreign ministry is in communication with Indonesian authorities and has deployed staff from its embassy to assist with the rescue operations. Despite the tragic circumstances, officials from Indonesia's forestry ministry have advised climbers to emphasize safety when navigating the area, following similar incidents in previous years that have resulted in fatalities. Mount Rinjani is a prominent destination for adventure seekers, scaling over 3,700 meters as Indonesia's second highest volcano.
