Real-Life Emergency on Mount Rinjani: Swiss Climber Suffers Major Injuries, Helicopter Evacuation Initiated

Redaksi    Thursday, July 17, 2025    Comment   

Real-Life Emergency on Mount Rinjani: Swiss Climber Suffers Major Injuries, Helicopter Evacuation Initiated

Real-Life Emergency on Mount Rinjani: Swiss Climber Suffers Major Injuries, Helicopter Evacuation Initiated.

Mount Rinjani, one of Indonesia’s most iconic hiking destinations, was the site of a serious incident on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. At approximately 11:25 AM WITA, the Mount Rinjani National Park Authority (BTNGR) received an emergency report about a foreign hiker who had been injured roughly 25 minutes before reaching the Iron Bridge on the way to Lake Segara Anak.

According to the initial report from the guide and porter accompanying the hiker, the victim was bleeding and suspected to have multiple bone fractures.

The victim was identified as Benedikt Emmenegger, a 46-year-old man from Switzerland. He was officially registered via the eRinjani app and had begun his hike on July 15, 2025, through the Sembalun trail under booking code ER6DXB5STLQDS.

Rapid Response from Rescue Teams

Upon receiving the report, BTNGR quickly coordinated with the Edelweis Medical Help Center (EMHC) to prepare rescue gear and supplies. By 11:30 AM WITA, the evacuation team had established communication with the guide to provide initial first aid instructions and requested that they remain by the victim's side until help arrived.

At 11:59 AM WITA, the situation became more critical. Another hiker, who turned out to be a medical doctor, examined the injured man and advised that an air evacuation was necessary. The doctor expressed concerns that a ground rescue could worsen the injuries, especially if internal bleeding was involved.

Request for Air Rescue Coordination

At 12:15 PM WITA, BTNGR contacted the Operations Section Chief at the Mataram Search and Rescue (SAR) Office to request an aerial evacuation. The SAR office immediately deployed personnel from the Kayangan SAR Post to Sembalun. Simultaneously, EMHC medical teams and Rinjani Squad members from Post 2 moved toward the accident site.

Meanwhile, a separate team from BTNGR coordinated directly with the Head of Mataram SAR to further assess the possibility and logistics of deploying a helicopter for the rescue.

Helicopter Assessment and Weather Concerns

By 1:51 PM WITA, BTNGR was in direct contact with Bali Air, the helicopter operator. The helicopter crew requested video footage of the terrain surrounding the victim’s location to assess whether a safe landing was possible.

At 3:00 PM WITA, the helicopter was cleared for deployment, pending stable weather conditions. Should the air evacuation proceed successfully, the injured hiker would be flown directly to Nusa Medica Hospital in Bali. The hiker’s personal insurance provider had also been in contact with the hospital to make the necessary arrangements.

As of the latest update, the evacuation operation is still underway with close monitoring of weather and terrain conditions. Any new developments will be announced through an official press release by the Ministry of Forestry.

The Truth Behind Juliana’s Case: Brazilian Hiker Fell on Indonesian Volcano Trail

Robert Starling    Thursday, June 26, 2025    Comment   

The Truth Behind Juliana’s Case: Brazilian Hiker Fell on Indonesian Volcano Trail

The Truth Behind Juliana’s Case: Brazilian Hiker Fell on Indonesian Volcano Trail.

A Brazilian tourist named Juliana has captured international attention after reports claimed she suffered a tragic fall while hiking a volcano trail in Indonesia. However, new statements from her family contradict the official information previously shared.

Not a 200-Meter Fall — It Was 900 Meters

Many news outlets initially reported that Juliana had fallen about 200 meters. However, a Brazilian source, claiming to be a relative, has clarified that Juliana actually fell 900 meters down a steep mountainside. Her body didn’t fall straight down, but rather slid along the slope, making rescue efforts extremely difficult.

“The mountain slope was incredibly steep. Juliana’s body slid, it wasn’t a vertical fall like most headlines suggest,” the source explained.

Family Denies Rescue Videos Released by Officials

A shocking claim came from Juliana’s sister, who refuted all rescue footage circulating on social media and news platforms.

“All the rescue videos being shown are lies. They haven’t even reached her location. We’ve been waiting for over 30 hours and no real help has arrived,” she said.

Why This Matters

This incident raises serious questions about the accuracy of official information and the safety of international tourists exploring remote volcano trails in Indonesia. It also serves as a crucial reminder for all hikers and travelers to:

• Always hire a professional local guide.

• Check weather conditions and trail safety beforehand.

• Ensure you have travel insurance and emergency support.

• Share your travel plans with friends or family.

Juliana’s tragic accident highlights the importance of accurate information and swift emergency response. Her family is calling for the truth to be known, hoping it will bring more attention to the reality on the ground.

We all hope Juliana is found soon and receives the help she needs. Let this also be a wake-up call for local authorities and tourism bodies to improve safety protocols for future adventurers.

Social Affairs Minister Tri Rismaharini Visited Hundreds Of Refugees Affected By Landslides

Redaksi    Monday, October 17, 2022    Comment   

Social Affairs Minister Tri Rismaharini Visited Hundreds Of Refugees Affected By Landslides

Social Affairs Minister Tri Rismaharini visited hundreds of refugees affected by landslides in Gang Barjo, RT03/RW03 Kebon Jahe village, Kebonkelapa village, Central Bogor district, Bogor city, to ensure that they were safe.

Social Affairs Minister Tri Rismaharini (second left) and Bogor Mayor Bima Arya Sugiarto on Monday (October 17, 2022) visited the evacuation site prepared at Jami Nurul Ikhlas Mosque, Bogor city, for residents affected by the Gang Barjo landslide, RT02/RW03, Kebon Jahe village, Kebonkelapa village, Central Bogor district.

Accompanied by the Mayor of Bogor, Bima Arya Sugiarto, the minister greeted residents at the refugee camp at Jami Nurul Ikhlas Mosque on Veteran Street on Monday afternoon, reviewed the refugee situation, and checked the availability of equipment.

"This is much better than other evacuations, which usually (use) tents. This is in a permanent place, then I also send a toilet, then close to it," she said.

The evacuation to Jami Nurul Ikhlas Mosque was better and safer than the evacuations for which the tents are generally used.

The landslides struck on the night of October 12, 2022. The minister, who immediately went to the landslide site, asked the sub-district administration to shift the refugees from the prayer room, which was close to the affected area.

At that time, the regional government coordinated with the Rizki Danoe Gordhi Foundation to shift the refugees to the Jami Nurul Ikhlas Mosque, which it managed.

The mosque is located in front of Veteran Street, which is much higher than the landslide site, and the mosque has easier access to the highway.

"Since yesterday, we have requested the head of the sub-district. Mr, this one, this one, it is really better and in my opinion the safest among the locations chosen last time. So, in my opinion, this location is the most safe," the minister remarked.

According to data from the Bogor Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency, 139 people from 54 families had to be evacuated due to the landslide in Gang Barjo.

The incident claimed the lives of four people who were buried by an avalanche, while four others survived. The search for the dead extended five days until Sunday afternoon (October 16).

The landslide materials were in the form of soil and rocks, as well as large chunks from buildings. Since it occurred in a narrow alley, the Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency and the joint SAR Team could not bring heavy equipment to the location.

The bodies of the four victims who died in the landslide proved difficult to locate since they were buried four meters deep on average. Sniffer dogs were brought to several locations until they finally managed to help the team find the victims’ bodies.

Oleh: Linna Susanti, Mecca Yumna

Editor: Yakop

Deadly Accident Truck vs motorbike in Ketapang, 2 Women Died and 6-Year-Old Child Congratulations

Redaksi    Wednesday, February 02, 2022    Comment   

Deadly Accident Truck vs motorbike in Ketapang, 2 Women Died and 6-Year-Old Child Congratulations

Deadly Accident Truck vs motorbike in Ketapang, 2 Women Died and 6-Year-Old Child Congratulations.

BorneoTribun Ketapang, West Kalimantan - A fatal accident involving a truck and a motorbike occurred on Jalan Raya Ketapang – Siduk KM 09 Dusun Nipah Malang RT 02 Sungai Awan Kanan Village, Muara Pawan District, Ketapang Regency, West Kalimantan, Wednesday (2/2/2022) Around 9:00 am.

Mitsubishi Six-Wheel Truck Police Number 8546 UN driven by Edi Supianto (30), a resident on Jalan Medan Agriculture Sukabangun Village, Delta Pawan District, Ketapang Regency, was involved in a collision with a Honda Scoopy motorcycle with police number KB 2049 IH, driven by Julaikha (22 ) who rode Mrs Devi (17) and Aditya (6 years old).

The Ketapang Police Chief through the Traffic Head, AKP Andika, SIK, explained that from the statements of several witnesses at the scene, the incident began when the Honda Scoopy motorbike driven by Ms. Julaikha, who was riding Ms. Dewi and Ms. Aditya, headed towards Ketapang City and tried to overtake the vehicle in front of it. However, from the opposite direction, the Mitsubishi Six-Wheel Truck Police Number 8546 UN driven by Br Edi Supianto sped up and hit a motorcycle driven by Br Julaikha.

"As a result of the collision, the motorbike being driven by Mr. Julaikha lost control so that it fell over which caused Mr. Julaikha and Ms. Dewi to fall under the truck with their heads crushed by the right rear tire of the truck and died on the spot, while Mr. Aditya fell to the side of the road and only suffered minor injuries” said Andika

The Accident Unit of the Ketapang Police Traffic Unit who received information on the incident immediately went to the location to secure the truck driver and carried out the incident at the scene.

"We have secured the truck driver for further examination, while the victim who died has been taken to the Agus Djam hospital for further care from the family," explained Kasat.***(Polres public relations/jk)

Residents excited, 3 Telkom workers electrocuted

Redaksi    Saturday, January 29, 2022    Comment   

Residents excited, 3 Telkom workers electrocuted

Residents excited, 3 Telkom workers electrocuted.

BorneoTribun.com – Residents were shocked, 3 Telkom workers were electrocuted in Hamlet VI Rampah Kiri, Sungai Rampah Village, Sungai Rampah District, Serdang Bedagai Regency, North Sumatra, precisely on the edge of Jalan Negara.

The reason is, while trying to repair the cable pole, 3 Telkom workers were electrocuted by high voltage current.

As a result, the victim was immediately rushed to the hospital due to burns, Friday (28/1/2022) at around 12.00WIB.

According to the information obtained, the three victims were identified as Nukasman Lubis (20), a Telkom employee domiciled in Lalang Village, Tebingtinggi City. Meanwhile, Amri Juli Ardiansyah (41) is a resident of Pematang Bandar, Trade, Simalungun and Asbanda Arifin (33) a technician at Cemara Street Indihome Tebingtinggi city.

An eye witness, Dede Suhendra (32) who is a Telkom employee, said that at first the victim, named Nukasman Lubis, was repairing Telkom cables by climbing up using an iron ladder.

"While repairing the Telkom cable, the victim suddenly received an electric shock and the cable fell down with a height of 4 meters," he said.

When the victim fell, said Dede, there was an electric cable on the body of the victim, Nukasman Lubis, then victims Amri Juli Ardiansyah and Adnandar Arifin helped the victim.

"But both of them were also electrocuted," he said.

As a result of the incident, victim Nukasman Lubis suffered burns all over his body.

Meanwhile, Amri Juli Ardiansyah suffered burns to his right leg. Meanwhile, Asbanda Arifin suffered burns to his hands.

"Furthermore, the victim was immediately rushed to RSU Melati Kampung Pon. Meanwhile, Nukasman Lubis was referred to RSU Bhayangkara Tebingtinggi due to burns all over his body," said Dede.

Sergai Police Chief AKBP Dr Ali Machfud through Firdaus Police Chief AKP Idham Halik accompanied by the Criminal Investigation Unit, Ipda Supriadi, Friday (28/1/2022) confirmed the incident.

“Initially the Criminal Investigation Unit received information from the residents of Rampah Kiri that there had been a work accident due to electric shock. Based on the information, the team immediately went to the location, when they arrived at the location, the 3 victims had been taken to Melati RSU, Pon Village," said AKP Idham Halik.

"Currently, the three victims identified as Nukasman Lubis, Amri Juli Ardiansyah and Asbanda Arifin are still in medical treatment due to burns," concluded the Sector Police Chief.(*)