A Brazilian tourist who vanished after falling nearly 1,000ft into the crater of Indonesia's Mount Rinjani has been found dead after a four-day search effort, her family confirmed.
Juliana Marins Plunges into Ravine During Trek
Juliana Marins, 26, a publicist and pole dancer from Rio de Janeiro, was hiking with a group along Mount Rinjani's crater rim on the morning of June 21 when she slipped and tumbled 984ft down a steep ravine.
According to East Lombok police, she had stopped to rest due to fatigue while the guide continued with the rest of the group. By the time he returned, she had vanished.
Marins was initially spotted in drone footage after the fall, alive but injured and visibly shocked, sitting on volcanic soil and calling for help. Nearby tourists heard her screams and alerted authorities.
Rescue teams were deployed the same day but faced treacherous weather, limited visibility, and steep terrain. Efforts were further hampered by reports that equipment such as ropes was insufficient to safely reach her.
Though she was seen again at a lower elevation on June 23—suggesting she had tried to move—teams were unable to make contact. When rescuers finally reached her on June 24, she had already succumbed to her injuries and exposure.
Her family announced her death on social media: 'With great sadness, we inform you that she did not survive. We are very grateful for all the prayers and support.'
Juliana had been travelling solo across Asia since February, visiting Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines before arriving in Indonesia. She had documented much of her journey online.
Earlier in the week, her sister Mariana had to publicly deny false reports that Juliana had been rescued, calling out fake videos and misleading messages that falsely raised the family's hopes.
Brazilian Authorities Respond
Brazil's foreign ministry confirmed that embassy officials in Jakarta had been in close contact with Indonesian authorities throughout the search.
Mount Rinjani, a 3,726-metre active volcano on Lombok island, is a popular hiking destination known for its scenic yet dangerous routes. Multiple fatal accidents have occurred there in recent years.
Marins' death has sparked renewed criticism of safety practices and the decision to keep the trail open to tourists during the ongoing rescue mission.
