Three dead after volcano erupts on Indonesian island
Summary
A volcano called Mount Dukono in Indonesia erupted on Friday morning, killing three hikers. Despite warnings against climbing the mountain due to volcanic activity, several people were hiking when the eruption happened. Rescue teams found and evacuated most of the hikers, but retrieving the bodies has been difficult because of ongoing volcanic activity.Key Facts
- Mount Dukono is an active volcano on North Maluku island, Indonesia.
- The volcano erupted around 7:41 AM local time, sending ash 10 kilometers into the sky.
- Three hikers died: two from Singapore and one local resident from nearby Ternate city.
- The victims were part of a group of 20 hikers, including Singaporeans and Indonesians.
- Officials warned people not to climb the mountain due to ongoing eruptions and dangers.
- Rescue teams evacuated most hikers and treated injuries but have trouble recovering the bodies.
- The volcano has erupted more than 200 times since March 2024.
- Mount Dukono is at alert level two, meaning increased activity and caution advised.
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