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New York Post
4 days ago
- New York Post
Two tourists rescued from same active volcano where Brazilian woman fell to her death
Two tourists had to be airlifted to safety in separate falls this week at the same active volcano in Indonesia where a Brazilian tourist recently plunged to her death, according to reports. Dutch tourist Sarah Tamar van Hulten fell while hiking with her friends on Mount Rinjani on Thursday — a day after another tourist also had to be lifted to safety after falling at the same active volcano, according to local reports. Van Hulten was rescued and taken to a hospital by air ambulance for treatment to a neck injury, Indonesian outlet Saibumi reported. Advertisement Sarah Tamar van Hulten was hiking with her friends on Mount Rinjani on Thursday when she reportedly suffered a neck injury and had to be airlifted from the site. ViralPress A day earlier, Benedikt Emmenegger, 46, fell in front of his daughter as they hiked down a steep section of the active volcano. He also needed to be airlifted because he was unable to move due to a serious leg injury, the reports said. Photos of the rescue show Emmenegger lying beneath a gold foil blanket with his daughter and other rescuers kneeling beside him. Advertisement The incidents come less than a month after a 26-year-old Brazilian tourist, Juliana Marins, died after she plunged off a cliff on the same mountain. Marins, a pole-dancing publicist, had been hiking with a group of friends on Mount Rinjani when she slipped and fell about 490 feet down the cliff face on June 21, according to Indonesian authorities. She was found dead of blunt force trauma injuries and internal bleeding 2,000 feet from where she first fell after a frantic, four-day-long search. Advertisement The incident comes just a day after another Swiss tourist suffered an injury on a similar hike and a few weeks after Juliana Marins died on the same mountain. @julianamarins In response to recent accidents, Indonesian officials are rolling out new safety measures on the popular tourist peak, including certified guides, skill requirements for climbers, and marked danger zones, Antara reported. The condition of Hulten or Emmenegger is not yet known.
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Straits Times
Dutch climber rescued from Indonesia's Mount Rinjani, a day after Swiss hiker fell near same spot
Experts and observers have urged the authorities to re-evaluate the hiking routes on Mount Rinjani. JAKARTA - Two foreign tourists have fallen into a ravine on Mount Rinjani in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, in the past two days, casting fresh doubt on the government's commitment to improving safety on the mountain after the recent death of a Brazilian hiker that drew international scrutiny. Dutch climber Sarah Tamar van Hulten fell into a ravine on Mount Rinjani at approximately 2pm local time on July 17 near Segara Anak Lake, about 1km below the summit. Head of the Mataram Search and Rescue Agency, Mr Muhamad Hariyadi, said the agency immediately deployed a rescue team to the scene and dispatched a helicopter to assist in the operation. 'A helicopter was deployed from nearby Bali Island at 3.45pm. We are doing our best to evacuate the victim safely and will keep the public updated on the progress of the operation,' he said in a statement on July 17. According to the authorities, Ms van Hulten fell near the same location where another climber, 45-year-old Swiss national Benedikt Emmenegger, fell into a ravine just a day earlier. Mr Emmenegger had started his ascent of the 3,727m peak on July 15, accompanied by four fellow hikers, a porter and a local guide. The circumstances of the accident remain unclear, but Mr Noer Isrodin Muchlisin, director of preparedness at the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), said that Mr Emmenegger sustained broken legs and arms, as well as severe facial bruising from the fall. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. 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He feared the victim suffered from serious internal bleeding that could worsen if he were carried down the mountain on a stretcher,' Mr Noer said on July 16, as quoted by Basarnas dispatched a Bali Air helicopter from nearby Bali Island hours after Mr Emmenegger's accident and successfully evacuated him at approximately 4.30pm on July 16. He was immediately transported to the Bali International Medical Center in Kuta, Badung Regency, for emergency treatment. Head of the Mount Rinjani National Park, Mr Yarman, said the helicopter evacuation was possible because Mr Emmenegger had fallen in a relatively flat area of the mountain. 'There's a flat savanna near the accident site, and the weather conditions were also quite favorable,' he said on July 16. Mr Emmenegger and Ms van Hulten are the third and fourth foreign tourists to suffer serious accidents on Mount Rinjani in June, raising growing concerns about safety on Indonesia's second-highest volcano. The authorities had previously pledged to improve safety measures and overhaul rescue protocols on the popular hiking site following the tragic death of Ms Juliana De Souza Pereira Marins, a 27-year-old Brazilian hiker who fell into a 600m-deep ravine last month. Ms Marins fell at Cemara Nunggal, a narrow, treacherous section near the summit, on June 21. However, rescue efforts were severely hampered by poor weather and difficult terrain. Rescuers were able to reach her only on the night of June 24, when they found that she had already died. Ms Marins' family has expressed frustration over what they described as slow and inadequate evacuation efforts by Indonesian authorities, especially given that it was widely believed at the time that she had survived the fall. Their sentiments were widely echoed by Brazilian netizens, many of whom questioned the competence of the rescue teams and criticised what they saw as a lack of proper equipment to carry out the operation. Some went as far as to claim that Ms Marins did not die from the fall itself, but as a result of the delayed rescue efforts. An autopsy by Indonesian forensic experts determined that Ms Marins died roughly 20 minutes after falling into the ravine. However, a subsequent autopsy conducted in Brazil revealed that she likely survived for at least 32 hours before falling further down the ravine, where she ultimately died. Amid mounting controversy over Ms Marins' rescue operation, experts and observers have urged the authorities to re-evaluate the hiking routes on Mount Rinjani, install permanent safety ropes and add more warning signs to prevent further accidents. West Nusa Tenggara Deputy Governor Indah Dhamayanti Putri said on June 26 that the provincial government would review regulations related to hiking procedures and permit requirements on Mount Rinjani for both domestic and international visitors. 'We will work on improving the regulations, we do not want incidents like this to happen again in the future. The West Nusa Tenggara administration is committed to providing a safe and comfortable experience for tourists,' the governor said. Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana has also called for stricter enforcement of safety procedures on extreme hiking trails, particularly on Mount Rinjani. 'These incidents remind us that every extreme tourism destination carries serious risks,' Ms Widiyanti said in a press statement on July 28. She urged all tourism service providers to ensure that their guides and porters are properly certified and trained, to strengthen coordination with local authorities and to step up public awareness campaigns, particularly for foreign tourists, on the importance of following safety protocols. There were 273 climbing accidents recorded in Mount Rinjani National Park between 2016 and 2024, which resulted in 17 deaths and over 200 injuries. Foreign tourists accounted for at least 44 of those incidents. In May, a 57-year-old Malaysian hiker, Mr Rennie bin Abdul Ghani, died after falling from a cliff on Mount Rinjani. In October 2024, 16-year-old Kaifat Rafi Mubarok from Jakarta was also found dead after a fatal fall from a cliff on the mountain. THE JAKARTA POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Injured Swiss climber rescued after falling during hike on Indonesia's Mount Rinjani
The man, identified as Swiss national Benedikt Emmenegger, was transported by helicopter to Bali after being rescued from Mount Rinjani. - JOSHUA BANJARNAHOR/INSTAGRAM JAKARTA: An injured Swiss climber has been rescued after falling during a hike on Indonesia's Mount Rinjani volcano, just weeks after the death of a Brazilian woman there. The man, identified as 46-year-old Benedikt Emmenegger, broke his leg after falling on July 16, Indonesian news agency Antara reported on July 17, citing Mount Rinjani National Park Authority head Gede Mustika. The volcano is located on Lombok island, adjacent to the popular tourist island of Bali. News outlets said that the Swiss national had begun his hike with a group on July 15. Mustika told Antara that Emmenegger did not fall into a cliff or ravine, and is believed to have slipped while making his way to Lake Segara Anak. Australian news outlet reported that he had slipped and fallen while descending a steep slope on the morning of July 16. It added that Emmenegger was with his daughter and a local porter at the time. He was reportedly given first aid treatment by rescuers before he was evacuated by helicopter later that same day. Trekking company Visit Mount Rinjani said in an Instagram post that Mr Emmenegger was taken to a hospital in Bali for further treatment. In the post, which was accompanied by a video of a rescue helicopter, the company urged hikers to be cautious during trekking activities. 'Always prioritise safety, watch every step, and avoid rushing to prevent accidents,' it said. On June 24, 27-year-old Brazilian Juliana Marins was found dead days after she slipped and fell off a cliff on the side of the volcano during a hike. She was initially located on June 21, but had slipped farther on the sandy terrain of the cliff face. Rescue operations had reportedly been hampered by bad weather in the area. A week later, a Malaysian climber sustained serious injuries after falling from a height of about 200m while heading towards Lake Segara Anak. Malaysian newspaper Sinar Harian reported that the climber's injuries included a fractured hip and head wounds. Indonesian authorities on June 29 announced plans to review hiking procedures and search-and-rescue protocols on Mount Rinjani. West Nusa Tenggara Deputy Governor Indah Dhamayanti Putri was quoted as saying that the provincial government would review regulations related to hiking procedures and permit requirements on Mount Rinjani for both domestic and international visitors. - The Straits Times/ANN
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Straits Times
Injured Swiss climber rescued after falling during hike on Indonesia's Mount Rinjani
Find out what's new on ST website and app. The man, identified as Swiss national Benedikt Emmenegger, was transported by helicopter to Bali after being rescued from Mount Rinjani. An injured Swiss climber has been rescued after falling during a hike on Indonesia's Mount Rinjani volcano, just weeks after the death of a Brazilian woman there . The man, identified as 46-year-old Benedikt Emmenegger, broke his leg after falling on July 16, Indonesian news agency Antara reported on July 17, citing Mount Rinjani National Park Authority head Gede Mustika. The volcano is located on Lombok island, adjacent to the popular tourist island of Bali. News outlets said that the Swiss national had begun his hike with a group on July 15. Mr Mustika told Antara that Mr Emmenegger did not fall into a cliff or ravine, and is believed to have slipped while making his way to Lake Segara Anak. Australian news outlet reported that he had slipped and fallen while descending a steep slope on the morning of July 16. It added that Mr Emmenegger was with his daughter and a local porter at the time. He was reportedly given first aid treatment by rescuers before he was evacuated by helicopter later that same day. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Up to 30% of aviation jobs would have to be redesigned because of AI, automation: CAAS Singapore Alleged Kpod peddler filmed trying to flee raid in Bishan charged with 6 offences Business Global fintech firms expanding in Singapore with larger offices, APAC hubs Singapore UOB awarded $17.7 million in civil suit against Lippo Marina Collection over inflated housing loans Life Kinokuniya opens third bookstore in Raffles City, weeks ahead of schedule Singapore 5 foreigners charged over scheme to deliberately get arrested in S'pore to sell sex drugs Life F1 Singapore Grand Prix: Music acts Lewis Capaldi, Clean Bandit, Spice Girls' Melanie C added World Trump threatens to sue WSJ over story on alleged 2003 letter to Epstein Trekking company Visit Mount Rinjani said in an Instagram post that Mr Emmenegger was taken to a hospital in Bali for further treatment. In the post, which was accompanied by a video of a rescue helicopter, the company urged hikers to be cautious during trekking activities. 'Always prioritise safety, watch every step, and avoid rushing to prevent accidents,' it said. On June 24, 27-year-old Brazilian Juliana Marins was found dead days after she slipped and fell off a cliff on the side of the volcano during a hike. She was initially located on June 21, but had slipped farther on the sandy terrain of the cliff face. Rescue operations had reportedly been hampered by bad weather in the area. A week later, a Malaysian climber sustained serious injuries after falling from a height of about 200m while heading towards Lake Segara Anak. Malaysian newspaper Sinar Harian reported that the climber's injuries included a fractured hip and head wounds. Indonesian authorities on June 29 announced plans to review hiking procedures and search-and-rescue protocols on Mount Rinjani. West Nusa Tenggara Deputy Governor Indah Dhamayanti Putri was quoted as saying that the provincial government would review regulations related to hiking procedures and permit requirements on Mount Rinjani for both domestic and international visitors.
West Australian
5 days ago
- West Australian
Mount Rinjani claims another victim: Second horror fall on Indonesia's deadly volcano in weeks
Another hiker has fallen on Indonesia's Mount Rinjani, just weeks after a young Brazilian woman died on the same treacherous trail, raising fresh concerns over safety on the active volcano's steep and unforgiving terrain. Swiss climber Benedikt Emmenegger, 46, was descending the mountain with his daughter and a local porter on Tuesday when he slipped on a steep slope at around 11.25am. The fall left him stranded, unable to move and in need of urgent help — eerily echoing the fate of Juliana Marins, the 26-year-old Brazilian tourist who plummeted to her death in June after falling into a ravine during a group hike. But unlike Ms Marins, Mr Emmenegger was rescued in time. 'We, along with the medical team, have already moved to provide assistance,' said Yarman, head of the Mount Rinjani National Park. Dramatic footage shows Mr Emmenegger lying on a mat, wrapped in a gold thermal blanket, with his daughter kneeling beside him. Rescue teams administered first aid at the scene before stretchering him to a helicopter evacuation point, reported. 'The helicopter has been prepared and has flown to the evacuation point. Hopefully, the weather cooperates,' Yarman said. Authorities have not yet confirmed the extent of the Swiss climber's injuries. He had reportedly set out to reach the volcano's famed sulphur lake, Segara Anak, via a hazardous route known to be particularly risky during humid or rainy conditions. Mount Rinjani, located on the island of Lombok, is Indonesia's second-highest volcano and a magnet for tourists, though increasingly one with a deadly reputation. Standing at 3,700 metres, the site has claimed lives and caused serious injuries due to its unstable slopes and unpredictable weather. Last month's death of Ms Marins prompted criticism from her family, who accused Indonesian authorities of 'serious negligence' during what they said was a bungled rescue effort. Although Ms Marins was spotted alive by a drone after falling 500 metres into a ravine, fog and difficult terrain delayed efforts to reach her, and she died before help arrived. Mr Emmenegger's survival offers a stark contrast — and a rare lucky break on a mountain that has fast earned a deadly reputation.
