Imagine hiking through the beautiful trails of Mount Rinjani in Indonesia, only to slip and fall over 1,000 feet into an active volcano.
This is the horrific reality for 26-year-old Juliana Marins, a Brazilian tourist who was left to fend for herself after her local guide allegedly abandoned her.
A Desperate Cry for Help
Marins’ ordeal began on Saturday morning when she slipped and fell down a cliff while trying to catch her breath.
Her sister, Marianna, revealed that Marins had asked her guide to stop for a while, but he decided to continue without her, leaving her alone and disoriented.
With no knowledge of the terrain and no guidance, Marins tumbled into the volcano, miraculously surviving a 1,000-foot slide.
Rescue Efforts Hit a Snag
Rescue teams have been working tirelessly to reach Marins, but their efforts have been hindered by poor weather conditions and treacherous terrain.
Despite using drones to locate Marins, who was spotted moving on Saturday, the rescue team has been unable to reach her.
The Gunung Rinjani National Park stated that Marins has been successfully monitored using a drone, but her condition remains unclear.
A Family’s Plea for Help
Marins’ family is urging authorities to do more to rescue their loved one. In a statement on Instagram, they expressed their frustration with the slow pace of the rescue efforts, stating that the team had only advanced 250 meters in a whole day.
The family is calling for urgent assistance, saying, “We need help, we need the rescue to reach Juliana urgently!”
A Guide’s Alleged Abandonment
Marins’ sister alleged that the guide had abandoned her sister, leaving her to navigate the difficult terrain alone.
This raises questions about the responsibility of tour guides and the safety protocols in place to protect tourists. As the rescue efforts continue, the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Marins’ fall will likely come under scrutiny.
A Brave Adventurer’s Fate Hangs in the Balance
Marins is an avid traveler and adventurer, having recently posted photos from her trips to Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines.
Her Instagram shows her hiking, scuba diving, and practicing yoga in the Pacific island chain. Her friend revealed that she had saved up for a backpacking trip across Asia, and her family is now anxiously waiting for news of her rescue.
As the situation unfolds, the Brazilian embassy in Jakarta is facilitating contact between Marins’ family and the company responsible for the tour.
The embassy has not responded to requests for information, leaving many questions unanswered.
One thing is certain, however: Juliana Marins’ fate is a sobering reminder of the risks and dangers associated with adventure travel, and the importance of responsible and experienced guides.