Search and rescue teams in Indonesia are in a race against time to find 26-year-old Juliana Marins, a Brazilian tourist missing since her fall near the crater of Mount Rinjani. Over the weekend, rescues were complicated due to treacherous terrain and adverse weather conditions. Despite intermittent sightings of Marins, including hearing her calls for help, officials have faced significant challenges in reaching her.
**Search for Missing Brazilian Tourist Near Mount Rinjani Intensifies Amid Challenging Conditions**
**Search for Missing Brazilian Tourist Near Mount Rinjani Intensifies Amid Challenging Conditions**
Efforts continue to locate Juliana Marins, a Brazilian tourist, who vanished while hiking on the active volcano.
Rescuers are desperately attempting to reach Juliana Marins, a 26-year-old Brazilian tourist who went missing near the crater of Mount Rinjani, an active volcano in Indonesia. On Saturday around 06:30 local time, she fell from a cliff while hiking with a group. Initial search efforts have been stymied by steep terrain and poor visibility due to foggy weather. Despite hearing her cries for help at one point, rescuers have struggled to locate her. Drone footage confirmed she was moving on Saturday, but subsequent searches saw her location change, raising concerns about her safety as she remains without food or water for several days.
The Brazilian media and Marins’ family report that she was hiking with a group when she disappeared. The Brazilian foreign ministry has engaged with Indonesian authorities, dispatching embassy staff to oversee the rescue. As rescue efforts continue, the family expressed frustration, noting that tourists are still hiking the challenging trail while their loved one is in distress. The park's management team acknowledged the risks of climbing and urged hikers to prioritize safety. Mount Rinjani attracts many tourists but has previously seen tragic incidents, including the deaths of other hikers in recent years.
The Brazilian media and Marins’ family report that she was hiking with a group when she disappeared. The Brazilian foreign ministry has engaged with Indonesian authorities, dispatching embassy staff to oversee the rescue. As rescue efforts continue, the family expressed frustration, noting that tourists are still hiking the challenging trail while their loved one is in distress. The park's management team acknowledged the risks of climbing and urged hikers to prioritize safety. Mount Rinjani attracts many tourists but has previously seen tragic incidents, including the deaths of other hikers in recent years.
