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A Tragic End to a Journey: Brazilian Hiker's Fate on Mount Rinjani

Lombok Island, IndonesiaTue Jun 24 2025
A young Brazilian woman's adventure in Indonesia took a tragic turn. Juliana Marins, 26, was hiking on Mount Rinjani, Indonesia's second-tallest volcano, when she slipped and fell. Her journey started in Thailand and Vietnam before she reached Lombok Island. She was with friends and a guide when the accident happened. The hike was tough. The path was steep, slippery, and visibility was poor. Marins fell from a cliff near the volcano's crater. Rescuers heard her screams for help, but finding her was not easy. The terrain was extreme, and the weather was foggy. Drones and rescuers searched for her, but she kept moving, making it hard to locate her. On Saturday, drone footage showed Marins alive but distressed. She was seen sitting in the grey soil below the hiking path. Rescuers descended 300 meters to find her, but she was not there. By Sunday, she had moved again, falling even further. The thick fog made it difficult for the thermal drone to work. Rescuers tried to reach her on Monday, but bad weather stopped them. The search resumed on Tuesday, and they finally found her body after descending 600 meters down a ravine. However, bad weather has delayed bringing her body back. Fifty people were involved in the rescue operation. Mount Rinjani attracts many visitors each year, but it's not without risks. Several people have died trying to climb it in recent years. Marins' family is concerned that the trail was not closed after her fall. They expressed gratitude for the support and prayers they received.

questions

    How effective were the rescue efforts given the terrain and weather conditions?
    What role does tourism play in the safety of hikers on dangerous trails like those on Mount Rinjani?
    What protocols are in place for hikers on active volcanoes like Mount Rinjani?

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