In brief
Rescue teams are actively searching for a young Brazilian woman who fell off a trail while hiking on Mount Rinjani in Indonesia, with efforts ramping up to reach her following days of being unaccounted for.
On Tuesday, as the operation continued, rescue workers were making urgent attempts to locate Juliana Marins, a Brazilian woman in her 20s, who fell approximately 1,600 feet down the slopes of the volcano on Saturday. Her family reported her disappearance, and Indonesian officials confirmed the incident, noting that drone footage showed her motionless at the scene.Muhamad Hariyadi, chief of the search and rescue office in Mataram, stated that the team is preparing to deploy a helicopter fitted with 2,000 meters of rope to facilitate the rescue. He cautioned that the mission poses significant risks to the safety of the rescuers.Mount Rinjani, located on Lombok Island, is Indonesia’s second-highest volcano, reaching 12,224 feet. It is renowned for breathtaking views and a beautiful destination for hikers, particularly due to its striking blue volcanic lake situated high in its caldera. Videos shared by Ms. Marins with her friends and family prior to her fall reflect the irresistible attraction of the scenery, with footage showing her excitement and the racing fog enveloping the mountain.The hiker's optimism and the thrill of the adventure have drawn attention on social media, as the community rallies for her safe return, with many following the search efforts closely.
