Volcano Tour Guide Breaks Silence Amidst Fury Over Tourist’s Harrowing Ordeal and Rescue Controversy
Share icon Juliana Marins’ family has blamed the rescue operation for her passing after her body was found on Mount Rinjani
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“If the team had reached her within the estimated time of 7 hours, Juliana would still be alive,” the family’s post continued.
“Juliana deserved much more! Now we are going to seek justice for her, because that is what she deserves! Don’t give up on Juliana!”
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Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency reportedly posted and later deleted a series of photos on Instagram that allegedly showed first responders retrieving Juliana’s body.
“Trekking to Mount Rinjani is an Extreme Tourism Sport,” a caption on one post read.
“Be respectful, understand limitations. When accident happend [sic], do not blame rescuers unless you have walked in their shoes!”
The Brazilian tourist was “abandoned” by her guide after feeling tired during a hike, her family said
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In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil shared, “After four days of work, made difficult by adverse weather, ground and visibility conditions in the region, teams from the Indonesian Search and Rescue Agency found the body of the Brazilian tourist.
“The Brazilian government extends its condolences to the family and friends of the Brazilian tourist for the immense loss caused by this tragic accident.”
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Juliana’s family also confirmed the tragedy in a statement posted on Instagram.
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