Indonesian rescue teams on Wednesday recovered the body of a Brazilian hiker who died after falling from the ridge of a volcano, officials confirmed.
The victim, 26-year-old Juliana Marins, fell while hiking on Mount Rinjani, located on Indonesia’s Lombok Island. The recovery operation took more than five hours due to challenging conditions, including steep, rocky terrain and dense fog.
“It takes quite a long time using this stretcher,” said Mohammad Syafii, head of Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency.
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Authorities confirmed Marins’ death on Tuesday after rescue teams reached and examined her body, which was located with the help of a thermal drone. The search operation lasted four days, hampered by difficult terrain and poor weather.
The incident drew significant attention in Brazil, with millions following the rescue efforts. Indonesian officials and rescue workers met with Marins’ family to brief them on the operation.
“The family has shown remarkable acceptance of the situation and the challenges we faced,” Syafii stated.
Mount Rinjani, Indonesia’s second-highest peak, is a popular trekking destination for adventurers.