Juliana Marins, 26, was discovered four days after she fell during a hike on Mount Rinjani in Indonesia, sparking concerns about safety on tourist trails.
Tragic Discovery: Brazilian Tourist Found Dead After Volcanic Fall in Indonesia
Tragic Discovery: Brazilian Tourist Found Dead After Volcanic Fall in Indonesia
A Brazilian woman who fell from a volcano has been found dead following an extensive search and rescue operation.
A young Brazilian tourist, Juliana Marins, tragically lost her life after falling from a cliff while hiking at Mount Rinjani, Indonesia’s second-tallest volcano. The fall occurred during a group hike on Saturday morning, and rescuers reported hearing her cries for help immediately after. Despite the struggles of extreme terrain and adverse weather that hampered rescue attempts, her body was discovered four days later.
Marins, who had been traveling through Thailand and Vietnam, was exploring the island of Lombok with five companions when the accident occurred. Reports indicate the trail was slippery and visibility was severely compromised on the day of her fall. Drone footage revealed Marins moving and calling for help shortly after her descent, but rescuers faced difficulties locating her due to poor conditions.
After an arduous search involving 50 personnel, authorities reported that they reached her body on Tuesday, though they have not yet been able to recover it due to ongoing bad weather. Marins’ family expressed both gratitude for the support they received and sadness over the loss, emphasizing concerns regarding trail safety following the incidents, as previous reports detailed fatalities among other climbers in the area. The situation raises questions about the protocols in place for such treacherous hiking routes in popular tourist destinations.
