Overview
- Brazilian forensic experts at the Instituto Médico Forense corroborated Indonesian findings that high-energy impact injuries caused massive internal hemorrhage leading to her death.
- Both autopsies determined Marins succumbed within minutes of the fall, with Indonesian authorities estimating under 20 minutes and Brazilian experts finding 10 to 15 minutes of suffering.
- Marins fell roughly 300 meters on June 21; her body was recovered after four days by rescue teams hindered by harsh weather and rugged terrain.
- Her family continues to dispute the delay in rescue operations and has requested a new review of procedural and operational lapses by Indonesian authorities and tour providers.
- Mount Rinjani’s challenging conditions, including steep unstable trails and rapid weather changes, heighten risks for international hikers and complicate emergency response.