Search concludes after four-day operation
A Brazilian tourist who fell while hiking Mount Rinjani in Indonesia has been found dead, her family confirmed. Juliana Marins, 26, fell from a cliff near the volcano’s crater on Saturday during an early morning trek. Indonesian authorities said she was hiking with five other tourists and a guide when the incident occurred. The group had begun the climb at 06:30 local time on Saturday on Lombok Island, Indonesia’s second-tallest volcano.
Initial survival confirmed by rescuers
Rescuers said Marins survived the initial fall and was heard screaming for help soon after. Video footage circulated online showed her alive on Saturday, sitting and moving on grey volcanic soil. Search teams used drones and thermal cameras to locate her on a cliffside about 300 metres below the trail. However, she could not be reached due to steep terrain and foggy weather conditions.
Hiker trapped days after falling onto active Indonesian volcano as panicked family begs for help https://t.co/FOHpnkrcqh pic.twitter.com/Bb1C8uZ2YU
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Drone footage shows final movements
Authorities said drone footage on Sunday morning showed Marins had moved from her original position. They believed she had fallen even further. Rescuers resumed the search on Monday and located her again, but thick fog forced the team to halt efforts. “Climate conditions” prevented further progress, according to a family statement.
Body located after 600-metre descent
On Tuesday, a rescue team reached her body after descending 600 metres into a ravine. Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency said no signs of life were found. The operation involved 50 personnel navigating dangerous terrain and unstable volcanic slopes. Head of the agency Mohammad Syaffi said, “No signs of life were found.” The team carried her body back up the mountain towards Sembalun basecamp. However, due to weather, they postponed transport to a police hospital until Wednesday.
Marins stuck inside the volcano
Family and nation mourn young tourist
Marins’ family in Brazil confirmed her death through a social media statement. “With great sadness, we inform you that she did not survive,” her family said. “We remain very grateful for all the prayers, messages of affection and support that we have received.” Brazil’s Foreign Ministry described her death as a tragedy and said their embassy in Jakarta coordinated efforts with Indonesian authorities. The case drew national attention in Brazil, where millions followed the rescue attempt online.
Controversy surrounds rescue updates
Brazil’s embassy in Jakarta accused the Indonesian government of misleading Marins’ family. The embassy claimed local authorities wrongly reported she had been located and provided with food and water hours after the fall. There was no immediate response from Indonesian officials to those accusations.
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Mount Rinjani’s track record and popularity
Mount Rinjani rises 3,726 metres above sea level and attracts thousands of hikers annually. The volcano is active and located on the island of Lombok, east of Bali and Jakarta. Authorities said several deaths have occurred on the trail in recent years, including a Malaysian tourist last month. Despite Marins’ fall, authorities did not immediately close the trail, prompting criticism from her family.
Details of Marins’ travels and background
Marins, a dancer from Niteroi near Rio de Janeiro, had been travelling across Asia since February. Her journey included visits to the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand before arriving in Indonesia. She had been backpacking through the region before joining the Mount Rinjani trek with other international tourists.
Search effort stretched over difficult terrain
The National Search and Rescue Agency reported harsh terrain and fog severely affected the mission. Thick clouds limited drone visibility and restricted the use of thermal technology during early attempts. Rescuers said they heard her screams on Saturday but lost contact shortly after. Video evidence suggested she was alive for hours after the fall, though authorities never confirmed the exact time of death.
Rescue operation for Juliana Marins
International rescue coordination confirmed
Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency led the mission with support from Brazil’s embassy in Jakarta. More than 50 people participated in the complex operation, which included mountain climbing and drone surveillance. Transport of the body to medical authorities was delayed by weather and expected to resume on Wednesday morning.
Family expresses thanks to Brazilian public
Marins’ family posted messages of gratitude on social media following confirmation of her death. “In an Instagram post, the family thanked the many Brazilians who had prayed for their daughter’s safety.” The family also expressed concern over the condition of the trail and the delayed closure after the incident. Juliana Marins’ fall, rescue attempt and death drew wide coverage and emotional response from people across Brazil.
