Bodies of Missing Climbers Found After Mount Dukono Eruption

Halmahera: All bodies of those missing after the volcanic eruption have been found. Indonesian rescue workers have found the bodies of two Singaporean climbers who were missing after the violent eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera Island in North Maluku province. According to Thai News Agency, the two Singaporean victims, a 30-year-old and a 27-year-old, were found by rescue workers near the rim of the volcano's main crater. Removing their bodies remains difficult due to ongoing eruptions and severe weather conditions, including heavy rain in the area. The bodies have now been moved to a safe zone on the mountain. The body of the missing Indonesian national was also found on Saturday afternoon and has been brought down from the mountain before being released to his family for religious rites. A group of 20 climbers, nine Singaporeans and eleven Indonesians, were on the volcano when it erupted violently, spewing ash up to 10 kilometers high. Reports suggest the climbers may have used unofficial routes and defied restricted areas to film content for social media. Authorities are investigating and preparing to take legal action against the tour company. Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy in Jakarta are working closely with Indonesian authorities to assist the families of those who died. Seven Singaporean survivors are scheduled to return home today, while two remain hospitalized for minor burn injuries.

Bodies of Missing Climbers Found After Mount Dukono Eruption

Halmahera: All bodies of those missing after the volcanic eruption have been found. Indonesian rescue workers have found the bodies of two Singaporean climbers who were missing after the violent eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera Island in North Maluku province. According to Thai News Agency, the two Singaporean victims, a 30-year-old and a 27-year-old, were found by rescue workers near the rim of the volcano's main crater. Removing their bodies remains difficult due to ongoing eruptions and severe weather conditions, including heavy rain in the area. The bodies have now been moved to a safe zone on the mountain. The body of the missing Indonesian national was also found on Saturday afternoon and has been brought down from the mountain before being released to his family for religious rites. A group of 20 climbers, nine Singaporeans and eleven Indonesians, were on the volcano when it erupted violently, spewing ash up to 10 kilometers high. Reports suggest the climbers may have used unofficial routes and defied restricted areas to film content for social media. Authorities are investigating and preparing to take legal action against the tour company. Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy in Jakarta are working closely with Indonesian authorities to assist the families of those who died. Seven Singaporean survivors are scheduled to return home today, while two remain hospitalized for minor burn injuries.