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Yahoo
17-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Climber Rescued from Volcano 3 Weeks After Brazilian Woman Plunged to Her Death on Same Trail: Reports
NEED TO KNOW Benedikt Emmenegger, a 46-year-old Swiss tourist, was rescued after falling while hiking a trail on Indonesia's volcanic Mount Rinjani, according to reports He reportedly sustained "a serious leg fracture" amid the fall on July 16 His rescue comes just a few weeks after Brazilian tourist Juliana Marins died after falling off a cliff while hiking near the crater of the active volcanoA Swiss tourist was successfully rescued after falling while hiking Indonesia's volcanic Mount Rinjani, where a Brazilian tourist died just last month. Early local reporting by Jakarta Globe referred to the hiker as being 40 and used the initials "BE." According to he was later identified as Benedikt Emmenegger, 46. Emmenegger was on the trail headed toward the popular volcanic lake Segara Anak with a group including his daughter and a guide. They took off on Tuesday, July 15, and his fall occurred around 11:25 a.m. the following day, according to He is said to have suffered "a serious leg fracure," per Jakara Globe, and was unable to climb to safety after the fall. The outlet noted that the Mount Rinjani National Park Office was collaborating with Edelweis Medical Health Center and had joined forces with Bali Air to commission a helicopter to get Emmenegger to safety. When they were able to get to him, emergency responders provided care. Video footage showed the tourist covered in a foil blanket before he was taken to the hospital by air. The severity of his injuries has not yet been revealed. However, Jakarta Globe reported that the journey was "registered legally" with the Mount Rinjani National Park Office. His rescue comes after Brazilian tourist Juliana Marins, 26, died as emergency responders spent days attempting to get her to safety after she fell on the mountain. Marins fell on June 21 in the early hours of the morning, and her body was recovered on June 24. Her cause of death was ruled to be "internal bleeding caused by damage to organs and bone fractures," per Agência Brasil. She reportedly sustained the deadly injuries "a few hours before the body was recovered." In the aftermath of her fall and death, Marins' family has accused the rescue team of "negligence" on social media. 'If the team had reached her within the estimated time of 7 hours, Juliana would still be alive,' the family wrote. 'Juliana deserved much more! Now we are going to seek justice for her, because that is what she deserves! Don't give up on Juliana!" Emmenegger's fall comes only a few days after local news agency Antara reported that the government is taking steps to keep climbers safer while they explore Mount Rinjani. 'We should not gamble with people's lives. We are not collecting PNBP (Non-Tax State Revenue) at the expense of tourists' safety,' Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni said, with the outlet noting that he is working with the Mount Rinjani National Park Office to improve safety measures. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Steps that will be taken include ensuring that all tour guides are certified, imposing more testing to ensure that only experienced climbers embark on the trail and installing more signage to warn of risky areas. According to the outlet, the signage will designate zones as red, yellow or green, with green being the paths that tourists should stay on. If a less experienced climber wants to climb the mountain, the new guidelines will have employees direct them to a different mountain that is better for beginners. Read the original article on People
News.com.au
17-07-2025
- News.com.au
Dad plunges into volcano just weeks after death of young hiker
A Swiss mountaineer has been dramatically rescued from Indonesia's Mount Rinjani — just weeks after a Brazilian woman plunged to her death on the same trail. Benedikt Emmenegger, 46, slipped and fell while descending a steep slope on the active volcano at around 11.25am on July 16. The hiker, who was with his daughter and a local porter at the time, survived the fall but was unable to move due to an injury. In scenes eerily similar to that of Juliana Marins — the 26-year-old Brazilian tourist who died after falling into a ravine on the mountain last month — Mr Emmenegger became stranded and unable to climb back to safety. Miraculously, mountain rescue teams were able to reach the injured dad and administer first aid before he was airlifted to hospital. Yarman, head of the Mount Rinjani National Park in Lombok, told local media: 'We, along with the medical team, have already moved to provide assistance.' Dramatic footage showed the Swiss hiker lying on mats, wrapped in a gold aluminium thermal blanket as his daughter knelt beside him. Rescue crews later arrived to carry him on a stretcher to a post with a waiting helicopter. 'The helicopter has been prepared and has flown to the evacuation point. Hopefully, the weather cooperates,' Yarman said. Authorities are yet to reveal the extent of Mr Emmenegger injuries but confirmed the climber had set out on Tuesday to reach the Segara Anak, the volcano's famous sulphur lake. The route he used is notorious for being particularly hazardous in rainy or humid conditions. Mount Rinjani, is an active volcano located on the island of Lombok in Indonesia, standing at 3,700 metres (12,200 feet) and is the highest point in the province and is Indonesia's second-highest volcano. Just last month, Brazilian tourist Juliana Marins, a pole dancer and publicist from Rio de Janeiro, tragically died after rolling 500 metres into a ravine during a group hike on June 21. Although she was initially spotted alive by drone, rescue teams were unable to reach her immediately due to fluctuating weather and heavy fog. Her body was recovered four days later, with her family now slamming what they called 'serious negligence' by Indonesian authorities during the botched rescue attempt.
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Autopsy reveals cause of death for Brazilian dancer who fell into a volcano
An autopsy has revealed chilling new details about the death of a Brazilian dancer who plunged 1000ft down a volcano. Juliana Marins, 26, was trekking up Mount Rinjani, the second largest volcano in Indonesia, when she slipped and fell from a hiking trail early morning on June 21. The young woman, from Rio de Janeiro, who worked as a publicist and pole dancer, plummeted off the edge of the trail into arduous terrain. An autopsy showed Ms Marins died of 'blunt force trauma' to 'almost all parts of her body,' that caused massive internal bleeding, according to The report added that she would have died less than 20 minutes after the bleeding started. It also ruled out hypothermia, since there were no signs of tissue damage or blackening on her fingers. 'She died very quickly from her injuries,' forensic specialist Dr. Ida Bagus Putu Alit told the outlet. 'I could see that the worst [injuries] were related to the respiratory system and there were wounds to the chest area, and especially the chest and the back,' he said. 'These injuries damaged the internal organs,' he added. 'We saw a huge amount of bleeding in the chest cavity.' The final results of the autopsy, which also include routine toxicology tests, are expected in two weeks. Shocking drone footage taken in the wake of the tumble showed an injured Ms Marins cowering in a rocky ravine, having rolled 984ft down the steep hill before coming to a stop. She was spotted by passing tourists after they heard her screams for help at the weekend. Ms Martins was alive after her fall but was unable to climb back up the treacherous slopes after suffering injuries. The stricken hiker also had no food, water or access to shelter. The tourists immediately notified authorities, and rescue teams were dispatched to the volcano to locate and save the dancer. When search teams finally reached her on June 24, she was dead and had plummeted nearly 2,000 feet from where she first fell. Experts believe Ms Marins may have fallen a second time, leading to the fatal injuries. Her family confirmed the death in a tragic social media post. Their brief post read: 'Today, the rescue team managed to reach the place where Juliana Marins was. 'With great sadness, we inform you that she did not survive. 'We remain very grateful for all the prayers, messages of affection and support that we have received.' Speaking to press earlier this week, Nikolas Osman, spokesman for the East Lombok Police, said Ms Marins was hiking as part of a group and fell after she had taken a break due to tiredness. Cemara Tunggal, the region in which the dancer fell, is between 8,500-8,900ft above sea level. 'While heading to the summit of Rinjani on the way to the Cemara Tunggal area, the victim experienced fatigue and the guide at that time advised her to rest. 'Then the five guests in the tour group were taken by the guide to continue the journey. 'However, by the time he returned to fetch her, the Brazilian woman was already missing,' Osman said. A rescue team was dispatched to the scene after receiving an emergency call at 2.32pm local time on June 21 from horrified tourists. Since then, six rescue teams have been working in difficult weather conditions to try to reach her, with the support of two helicopters and equipment such as an industrial drill. On June 22, Ms Marins was spotted with a search drone, but when rescuers began descending the volcano on Monday she was no longer in the same position, suggesting she had tried to climb to safety, but to no avail. Her body was eventually located by one of the rescue teams that managed to safely descend into the crater.
The Independent
07-07-2025
- The Independent
Tourist survived initial fall at Indonesian volcano, autopsy reveals
Juliana Marins, a 26-year-old Brazilian tourist, died after falling about 600m down a cliffside while hiking Indonesia 's Mount Rinjani on June 21. An autopsy revealed Marins died within 20 minutes of her fatal injuries due to 'internal bleeding caused by damage to organs and bone fractures' from blunt force trauma. She initially survived a 150m fall and was seen alive, but a subsequent fall to 600m is believed to have caused the fatal injuries. Her body was located on June 24 using a thermal drone, with rescue efforts hampered by fog, shifting sands, and difficult terrain. Marins' family has criticised the rescue team's response time, claiming she could have been saved, while Indonesian officials cited challenging conditions for the delays.
The Independent
07-07-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Autopsy reveals cause of death for Brazilian tourist who fell into volcano
The autopsy report for a Brazilian tourist who died after she fell an active Indonesian volcano reveals that she succumbed to her injuries within 20 minutes. Twenty six-year-old Juliana Marins slipped during a group trek near the crater of Mount Rinjani, Indonesia 's second-highest volcano, on 21 June. Marins had been hiking with five other foreign tourists and a local guide when she lost her footing and plunged down a cliffside, falling about 600m in two stages. She survived the initial fall and was seen moving and calling for help, but successive rescue efforts were thwarted by fog, shifting sands and steep, unstable terrain. Her body was finally located another 450m down the cliffside by rescue workers using a thermal drone on 24 June, near the crater wall. She was declared dead at the scene. Her body was evacuated from the volcano, located on the island of Lombok, to Bali Mandara Hospital around 150km away the following day, where the autopsy was conducted. According to Agência Brasil, Marins died due to 'internal bleeding caused by damage to organs and bone fractures' which were a result of 'blunt force trauma'. The report added that she would have died less than 20 minutes after the bleeding started. It also ruled out hypothermia, since there were no signs of tissue damage or blackening on her fingers. The final results of the autopsy, which also include routine toxicology tests, are expected in two weeks. Forensic specialist Dr Ida Bagus Putu Alit told the media that Marins' death was caused by severe trauma to 'almost all parts of her body,' according to Dr Ida added that the injuries were consistent with a fall, with the worst seen on her back and limbs. Drone footage that was captured shortly after Marins had fallen down showed her alive at the base of a cliff about 150m down from the walking trail. She then fell further, to a point around 600m below the trail, on 23 June. This second fall is believed to have caused her fatal injuries. Marins' body arrived in Brazil on 1 July, and she was buried on 4 July. Her family has claimed that she could have been saved if the rescue team been more prompt with their search efforts and reached the site sooner. 'If the team had reached her within the estimated time of 7 hours, Juliana would still be alive,' the family said, according to Brazilian broadcaster TV Globo. 'Juliana deserved much more! Now we are going to seek justice for her, because that is what she deserves! Don't give up on Juliana!' Mohammad Syafii, the head of Indonesia's rescue agency, said he had met the family to explain the challenges that delayed the rescue efforts. He added that they 'accept the situation we were facing', The Straits Times reported. He said the body was finally recovered in a challenging retrieval operation that took about six hours on foot. 'Initially, we would [have liked] to use a helicopter in the evacuation, but it [was] not possible due to the weather conditions,' he said. 'So, we had to evacuate the victim on stretchers, which took quite a long time.' Marins' father, Manoel Marins, told reporters at the burial in her hometown Niteroi that his daughter's death was a 'matter of disregard for human life' and blamed Indonesia's 'precarious public services,' according to the Associated Press. 'Unfortunately, it's a tourist destination – known worldwide, a country that depends on tourism to survive,' he said. 'It should have better infrastructure, better resources to rescue people.'
