Sad tragedy on Mount Rinjani: Brazilian dies while hiking

Sad tragedy on Mount Rinjani: Brazilian dies while hiking

A tragedy occurred on Mount Rinjani in Indonesia when 26-year-old Brazilian Juliana Marins had a fatal accident while hiking. The accident occurred on Saturday, June 21, 2025, while Juliana climbed the volcano with a group of hikers. The mountain guide, who was traveling with Juliana during the hike, continued the ascent without her after asking for a rest. When he returned, he found that she had disappeared. Reports by Kosmo she plunged about 500 meters over a cliff.

After the fall, Juliana was initially visible, but the view quickly deteriorated due to the emerging fog. It was reported that she was stuck on a hard -reaching rock face, but not in the volcanic crater. The rescue operation, which consisted of around 50 people, was made more difficult by the challenging terrain, soft volcanic soil and dense fog. Both drones and helicopters were committed to supporting their salvage. Nevertheless, it took a total of four days before Juliana could finally be recovered.

family and allegations

The family of Juliana expressed concerns and allegations regarding rescue measures in social networks. They organized their own searches and turned to the Brazilian embassy in Jakarta, which subsequently mobilized the Indonesian authorities. The Brazilian ambassador to Jakarta contacted the director of the Indonesian search and rescue authority to clarify the location on site. Two embassy employees traveled to the scene of the accident to support the rescue. According to EBC, the rescue measures were severely hindered by adverse weather conditions and poor visibility.

On June 24th, Juliana's body was found, which tragically confirmed her family via social media. The Brazilian government, which confirmed the find, also reported the difficulties in salvage. Juliana was from the city of Niterói near Rio de Janeiro and worked in the communication industry. Her trip to Indonesia was the climax of her previous trips, as the climbing of Mount Rinjani was always a big dream for her.

Investigations and backgrounds

The Indonesian police have started investigations, especially against the mountain guide, who was responsible. The incident is part of a regrettable list of accidents on Mount Rinjani, where several deaths have been documented in recent years. These dangers should not be underestimated, especially in regions in which volcanoes are active. As is emphasized on volkane.net, volcanic eruptions are unpredictable and can have serious consequences for hikers.

In order to ensure security for hikers, it is important to always hike in guided groups and to follow the instructions of mountain guides and security forces. Numerous accidents show that the volcanic terrain and sudden swings can be a significant danger. Awareness of the specific risks when hiking to volcanoes should always be sharpened.