Three hikers killed after Mount Dukono eruption in Indonesia
Authorities report three deaths and several injuries after hikers entered a restricted zone on Halmahera island during a volcanic eruption.
Fatal Eruption on Halmahera Island
Three hikers have been declared dead following an explosive eruption of Mount Dukono on the remote Indonesian island of Halmahera. The eruption occurred on Friday, trapping a group of climbers who had entered a restricted area around the active volcano.
Among the deceased are two Singaporean nationals and one Indonesian citizen. Officials stated that the victims had found themselves within a designated "no-go zone" when the eruption took place. In addition to the fatalities, authorities reported that five other hikers were injured.
Search and Rescue Operations
Emergency responders launched a rush to locate missing hikers immediately following the event. Reports indicated that a group of 20 hikers went missing in the aftermath of the eruption. Some reports specified that at least 20 foreign nationals were among those stranded.
Rescuers have since located all survivors from the group of 20 hikers. Most of the survivors have been recovered, though the operation took place under hazardous conditions.
Restricted Access and Warnings
Indonesian authorities emphasized that the hikers were in an off-limits area at the time of the disaster. According to official reports, climbing Mount Dukono had been banned since last month. Specifically, the area had been closed to the public since April 17.
In response to the ongoing volcanic activity, officials have issued warnings for people to evacuate a 4km radius around Mount Dukono.
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