Brazilian Man Dies After Falling from Volcano in Indonesia
A young Brazilian hiker, Juliana Marins, tragically lost her life after falling hundreds of feet from a towering Indonesian volcano. According to Brazil’s government, her body was discovered on Tuesday after she had been trapped on the mountain for nearly four days. The news deeply affected many Brazilians who followed the rescue efforts with hope and prayers. On Saturday, the 26-year-old embarked on a trek up Mount Rinjani, an active volcano on the Indonesian island of Lombok, alongside a guide and five other foreigners.
During the ascent, Marins fell approximately 1,968 feet, prompting an intense search operation by Indonesian authorities. Mohammad Syafii, head of Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency, confirmed that “no signs of life were found” upon the discovery of her body. Rescue teams utilized thermal drones to locate Marins’ body near a crater, but recovering it was hampered by difficult terrain and poor weather conditions. Syafii reported that the evacuation process faced delays, and while rescue teams were able to retrieve her body, they had to wait until Wednesday for transport to a police hospital.
The Brazilian Foreign Ministry expressed deep sorrow over the incident, coordinating with the embassy in Jakarta to facilitate the rescue. The unfolding situation captivated Brazilian media and social networks, as millions hoped for Marins’ safe return. However, the Brazilian embassy accused the Indonesian government of misleading them regarding the status of Marins’ rescue, alleging that authorities informed her family she had received food and water shortly after the fall, a claim that remained unaddressed by Indonesian officials. Marins, a dancer from Niteroi near Rio de Janeiro, had been exploring Asia since February, traveling through countries like the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand before reaching Indonesia.
Her family expressed gratitude to the many Brazilians who supported and prayed for her safety during this distressing time.