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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Shahana Yasmin

Tourist survived initial fall at Indonesian volcano, autopsy reveals

  • Juliana Marins, a Brazilian tourist, died after falling about 600m down a cliffside while hiking Indonesia’s Mount Rinjani on 21 June.
  • An autopsy revealed she died within 20 minutes of her fatal injuries due to “internal bleeding caused by damage to organs and bone fractures” from blunt force trauma.
  • She initially survived a 150m fall and was seen alive, but the subsequent 600m fall is believed to have caused the fatal injuries.
  • Her body was located on 24 June using a thermal drone, with rescue efforts hampered by fog, shifting sands, and difficult terrain.
  • The 26-year-old’s family has criticised the rescue team's response time, claiming she could have been saved, while Indonesian officials cited challenging conditions for the delays.

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