A Brazilian tourist who fell while hiking near the crater of an active volcano in Indonesia has been found dead, her family and rescuers said. Juliana Marins survived the initial fall from a cliff during an early morning group hike along a steep trail on Mount Rinjani, with rescuers reporting hearing her screams for help on Saturday. But efforts to reach the 26-year-old over the following days were hampered by the extreme terrain and foggy weather, according to Indonesian authorities. After a complex rescue operation, teams finally reached her body on Tuesday, her family said in a statement on social media. "With great sadness, we inform you that she did not survive," Marins' family said. "We remain very grateful for all the prayers, messages of affection and support that we have received." Marins had been backpacking around Thailand and Vietnam before arriving in Lombok Island, Indonesia. She was hiking up Indonesia's second-tallest volcano with five friends and a guide on Saturday at about 06:30 local time (23:30 GMT Friday), when authorities said she fell from "a cliff that surrounds the trail next to the volcano's crater". One group member told Brazilian TV that the terrain was slippery, the climb "very hard," and visibility poor. Drone footage and other clips filmed by hikers that have been circulating online and carried by Brazilian media also appear to show her distressed but alive and moving on Saturday. She was seen sitting and moving around in grey soil, far below a hiking path. But rescuers could not find her when they descended 300m (984ft) to where they believed she was located, nor did she respond when they called out to her. By Sunday morning, drone footage showed that she was no longer in the same place, said park authorities, who added that thick fog had hampered rescue efforts and affected the use of a thermal drone. On Monday rescuers were able to locate Marins again, who appeared to have had fallen even further, but they had to stop work because of "climate conditions", according to the family. The search resumed on Tuesday, and rescuers finally reached her body after descending 600m down a ravine, Indonesia's search and rescue agency said in a statement. However, bad weather has meant they have yet to retrieve her body. Efforts are due to resume early on Wednesday morning. In total, 50 people have been involved in the rescue operation, search and rescue head Mohammad Syaffi said in a statement. The 3,726m volcano attracts thousands of visitors each year. However, several people have died trying to climb it in recent years - including a Malaysian tourist last month, Reuters news agency reported. Marins family have expressed concern over the fact the trail was not closed after she fell.
Brazilian tourist who fell off Indonesian volcano found dead
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A Brazilian tourist, identified as Juliana Marins, tragically lost her life after falling while hiking on Mount Rinjani, an active volcano in Indonesia. The incident occurred during an early morning group hike when Marins, 26, fell from a cliff adjacent to the volcano's crater. Initially, she survived the fall, and rescuers reported hearing her cries for help shortly after the incident. However, the subsequent rescue efforts faced significant challenges due to the treacherous terrain and poor visibility caused by foggy weather conditions. Marins was backpacking through Southeast Asia and was hiking with five friends and a guide when the accident happened. Despite the rescue team's attempts, they were unable to locate her immediately, and drone footage indicated that she was still alive and moving at one point after the fall. Unfortunately, as the rescue operation continued, the situation became more complicated when she was found to have fallen further down a ravine, and bad weather forced rescuers to halt their work temporarily.
After an extensive search that involved around 50 personnel, Marins' body was finally located by rescuers on Tuesday, but retrieval efforts were delayed due to ongoing adverse weather conditions. Her family expressed their deep sorrow over her passing, thanking those who offered prayers and support during the ordeal. The hiking trail on Mount Rinjani has a history of accidents, with several tourists losing their lives in recent years, raising concerns about safety measures in place. Marins' family has voiced worries regarding the decision not to close the trail following her fall, highlighting the need for better safety protocols for hikers on the popular yet dangerous trek up Indonesia's second-tallest volcano.
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