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Rescuers Recover Body of Brazilian Tourist on Mount Rinjani

Authorities plan to evacuate her remains Wednesday following drone confirmation of her location deep in the crater.

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Un volcan sur l'île de Lombok, dans le centre de l'Indonésie, le 10 novembre 2015

Overview

  • On June 21 Juliana Marins, 26, fell into a ravine near Mount Rinjani’s crater after lagging behind her guided hiking group.
  • The Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency deployed 50 rescuers with mountaineering equipment but halted descent midway due to safety concerns.
  • Thick fog and sudden weather changes prevented helicopter access and restricted ground operations on the volcano’s steep slopes.
  • Drones equipped with thermal cameras supplied her with water and food before confirming her body’s position on Tuesday.
  • Brazil’s foreign ministry announced her death with deep sadness and will coordinate with Indonesian officials on repatriating her remains.