Indonesian rescuers retrieve body from Mount Dukono as search continues
Summary
Rescuers in Indonesia found the body of a woman who was caught in the eruption of Mount Dukono volcano on the island of Halmahera. Search continues for two missing Singaporean hikers, while others were safely evacuated despite some injuries.Key Facts
- Mount Dukono erupted early on Friday, sending ash about 10 km high.
- Twenty hikers tried to climb the volcano, ignoring safety warnings, and got stranded.
- The body of an Indonesian woman named Enjel was recovered near the crater.
- Two Singaporean hikers remain missing; search efforts go on amid ongoing volcanic activity.
- Over 100 people, including rescuers and drones, are involved in the search.
- Seventeen hikers were rescued, and ten had minor burns.
- Mount Dukono has been on high alert since 2008, with a 4 km safety zone enforced.
- Authorities warn that entering the restricted area could lead to legal penalties.
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