I led hikers up an Indonesian volcano - and then it erupted
Summary
An Indonesian guide led a group of hikers up Mount Dukono, an active volcano, which erupted suddenly and killed three people in the group, including two Singaporeans and one Indonesian. The hikers had climbed the mountain despite warnings and restrictions due to frequent volcanic activity, and rescue teams recovered the victims’ bodies a few days after the eruption.Key Facts
- Mount Dukono is an active volcano on Halmahera island in North Maluku, Indonesia.
- It has erupted more than 200 times since late March 2024.
- Authorities banned climbing permits and public access within 4 km of the crater starting April 17, 2024.
- A group of 20 hikers, including Singaporeans and Indonesians, climbed the mountain despite warnings.
- The eruption happened suddenly around 7:40 a.m., releasing volcanic material and large rocks.
- Three hikers died: two Singaporeans (Timothy Heng and Shahin Muhrez bin Abdul Hamid) and one Indonesian (Angel Krishela Pradita).
- The guide, Reza Selang, survived and helped in the rescue efforts.
- Local warnings about the danger were reportedly not communicated to the guide or the group before their climb.
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