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Indonesia Ends Search After Mount Dukono Eruption Claims 3 Lives

The Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency concluded the search operation for Mount Dukono eruption victims after all three were found. The victims included two foreign nationals and one Indonesian citizen. Fifteen people were rescued, including seven Singaporean nationals. The hiking route had been closed since April 17, and authorities expressed regret over the climbing activity.

Key Points: Mount Dukono Eruption: Search Ends, All Victims Found

  • Search and rescue operation ended after Mount Dukono eruption
  • All 3 missing victims found, including 2 foreign nationals
  • 15 survivors rescued, including 7 Singaporeans
  • Hiking route was closed since April 17
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Indonesia volcano eruption: Search and rescue operation ends, all victims found

Search and rescue ends after Mount Dukono eruption in Indonesia. All 3 victims, including two foreign nationals, have been found. 15 survivors rescued.

"With the discovery of the other two victims, all victims previously declared missing have been found. - Abdul Muhari"

Jakarta, May 11

The Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency stated on Sunday that the joint Search And Rescue team has concluded the search operation as all victims of the Mount Dukono eruption have been found.

Abdul Muhari, Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information, and Communication Centre, said that the victims who were previously declared as missing have now been found, and the joint SAR team had found the one female Indonesian victim on Sunday.

"With the discovery of the other two victims, all victims previously declared missing have been found," Muhari stated, reported the National News Agency of Indonesia Antara.

The two victims who were of foreign nations were identified as males aged 30 and 27, according to the report.

Due to the eruptive activity of Mount Dokono and the bodies being buried under a significant amount of volcanic material, the evacuation of the victims was delayed, noted the report.

The remains were taken to Tobelo Regional Hospital for identification and further processing.

Other than the three fatalities, 15 people were found safe, out of which seven were Singaporean nationals, and eight were Indonesian citizens.

The report mentioned that regret was expressed by BNPB over the climbing activity despite the Mount Dukono hiking route being fully closed since April 17 by the the Mount Dukono hiking route.

"We urge hiking operators and the public to help disseminate information about the route closure. Violations may result in sanctions under prevailing regulations to ensure public safety," Muhari said, noted the report.

BNPB also urged the public to comply with the Geological Agency recommendations on activity restrictions to prevent similar incidents, it added.

Mount Dukono erupted at around 7:40 a.m. local time on Friday, sending a column of volcanic ash up to about 10 km into the sky.

- IANS

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Priya S
The Indonesian authorities did well to find all victims quickly. But honestly, how foolish can people be? The route was closed since April 17 and still they went ahead? This is just irresponsible adventure tourism. India should also have stricter penalties for such violations.
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James A
My heart goes out to the families of the deceased. But I must say, as a frequent traveler, this highlights the need for better communication between tour operators and national disaster agencies. A 10 km ash column is no joke. Tourists often underestimate volcano risks.
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Deepak U
Terrifying. Those poor foreigners probably didn't even realize the danger. Indonesia should really have better warning systems and no-entry zones. In India, we have the Geological Survey monitor volcanoes, but we need to learn from such incidents too. Let's be safe, not sorry. 🌋😞
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Suresh O
Respect to the SAR team for their hard work in difficult conditions. But I'm concerned about the future - if hikers keep ignoring warnings, more lives will be lost. The Indonesian government must impose heavy fines or even jail time for such violations. Tourists think they're invincible.
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Riya H
I feel so bad for the families, especially the Indonesian victim's family. But a small criticism - why did it take so long to find the bodies? The article says they were buried under volcanic material, but I hope Indonesia improves their disaster response. We are all one world when it comes to nature's fury.

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