Indonesia experts analyze why Brazil was not rescued with a volcano

The BBC talked to Indonesian mountaineering experts who know Mount Rinjani well. Rescue was widely criticized by Brazilian netizens. What are the possible errors of the Brazilian rescue in Indonesia? The death of Brazilian Juliana Marins in a fall in a trail in Indonesia has aroused much criticism in Brazilian social networks about infrastructure in the Asian country. Many said there was a lack of preparation for the rescue teams – which took four days to reach Juliana, who was already dead at this point. There was also criticism of the fact that the strings that arrived at the first moment were not long enough to reach the point where it was. Other comments questioned the absence of a helicopter for rescue in the early hours and it would be possible to keep Juliana alive with the supply of food, water and warm clothing. BBC Indonesia (BBC service in Indonesian language) talked to Indonesian mountaineering experts who know Mount Rinjani well. One of the experts said that actually the equipment that arrived at the scene was insufficient – but said the response considered slow may have occurred due to bad weather, not negligent. “The strings were not long enough. This should not happen. In the future, all the strings – 500 meters, 600 meters – should be available on site,” said Mustal, who has been working with trails on Mount Rinjani 25 years ago. All reported the challenge of climbing on Mount Rinjani and told about the difficulties and risks that several adventurers face on the spot. With over 3,700 meters high, Mount is Indonesia’s second largest volcano and one of the most sought after destinations by adventure tourists. Although not considered by some as one of the most difficult levels of trail, they reported that it takes a lot of attention – and that physical wear to reach the summit greatly impairs the focus of the trails. Check out the experts report to the Indonesia BBC. Moment when Juliana Marins’s body is brought to track disclosure ‘the strings were not long enough. This should not happen ‘Mustal is 45 years old and organizes trails. He has known Mount Rinjani since 2000, where he has worked as a guide. He says: In terms of difficulty, Mount Rinjani is actually among the most difficult mountains. Rinjani is known for its challenging terrain, especially the trail for the summit. Some climbers have already told me that even Mount Kinabalu – the highest peak in Malaysia – is nothing compared to Rinjani in terms of difficulty. Rinjani is much more difficult. The letter A section (a notoriously steep track stretch) is very difficult. Going down to the lake also requires a lot of concentration. If you lose focus, you may have serious accidents. For example, I once guided a Trilheiro from Australia. On the way down to the lake, he lost his focus, kicked his own foot and fell. Fortunately, the fall was not very deep and he managed to get up and continue. Regarding the recent fall of the Brazilian tourist, the terrain there is especially rugged. In the late afternoon, the area near Sembalun, towards the summit, is usually covered by a thick and dark mist. I believe the trail to the summit is exhaustive enough to harm the climber’s mental alertness. Some descend with the brain already disconnected from the body due to fatigue. This affects emotional control. The path is narrow, with perhaps a meter wide, like a small trail. On the left, there is a 45 degree cliff, and on the right, a sharp drop. Fatigue contributes to the loss of focus. All guides follow a standard operating procedure: Before any walk, we guide visitors about safety and mountain behavior. Once on the mountain, total responsibility falls on the guide – not on the trail operator, which takes care of logistics before the trail. National Park authorities also recommend, and even insist, that the trails use equipment guides and porters. The Brazilian trail has done this. Looking to the future, we really expect the rescue equipment in Rinjani to be updated and expanded. This is very important. For example, we thank all the efforts made by the land rescue team – but the strings were not long enough. This should not happen. In the future, all strings – 500 meters, 600 meters – should be available on site. This is crucial to ensuring that there are no delays during rescues. We want to save lives, not recover bodies. The equipment must be updated and placed in high -risk areas. So far, this year, two people have died. The previous one of Malaysia was on the same route. Others fell in the same area, but survived. Currently, rescue equipment usually comes from afar – even killed. This delays things. We also need a faster emergency response. If an accident is reported in the morning, the teams should go immediately. Some say the answer was slow. I think it seemed slow because of the weather, not out of negligence. We must protect the rescue team too – they should not become victims. To speed up things, better equipment is essential. Under fog conditions, only experienced professionals with the right tools can locate people. Indonesian TV shows moment when Juliana Marins is brought to trail ‘a false movement can be fatal’ Ang Asep Sherpa is climber and member of Wanadri, the organization of oldest outdoors in Indonesia: climbing Rinjani is a trip that can last one day for athletes – today this is very popular. For those who carry heavy loads (25 kg), it is challenging. So I would say that Rinjani is a medium level mountain. The hardest part is the summit. It is not “easy” but moderate. There are no stones with stones – you just need to stay on the trail. From Sembalun Lawang to the summit, the terrain is over 3,000 meters in altitude, without tree coverage. Winds are often strong. If it is very wrong, the porters advise not to rise to the summit. The final stretch, from 3 to 5 hours, is on open ground. The last minute before the summit is sandy – two steps forward, one step backwards. That’s why I say that Rinjani is “moderate” – you need physical resistance. It is very exposed. Both sides are cliffs. A false movement can be fatal. The porters advise the climbers to stay on the trail, even for breaks. If you follow the trail, it is safe. But deflecting left or right is risky, especially with strong winds. Alpinists need to be properly equipped – hot jackets, for example – because the rise to the summit is long (about five hours). Beginners need to be physically prepared. For the purpose of comparison, Mount Gede has stores along the way. Some think Rinjani will be similar. I found a climber on Mount Ciremai asking, “Don’t they sell fried snacks here?” They were not used to this logistics. The golden rule (according to international mountaineering standards) is: if your walk is two days, take food to three. ‘Is it fair to say that the answer was slow? For me, it was normal ‘Galih Donikara is a famous mountaineer in Indonesia. Is it fair to say that the answer was slow? For me, it was normal – based on team availability, equipment and coordination. Every mountain should have a procedure and an emergency rescue team. If this is in force, they can follow the standard operation. In case of bad weather, there should be several action plans. Familiarity with the area is vital. If it is not possible to reach from above, go under or by the sides. Use helicopters and drones – Rescue networks must meet proper standards. National parks – Rinjani, Kerinci, Carstensz – all should apply standard emergency coordination. The problem is not the standard – it is poor implementation. These incidents have happened before. We should have predicted what to do if someone fell near the summit, lake or other risk zones. Basas (name of Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency) has the skill and should guide the development of mountain procedure patterns such as Rinjani and Carstensz. Joint training is fundamental. In Rinjani, guides, porters and search and rescue teams should participate in continuous coordination – especially during the high season. Emergency posts over the main routes would give walkers more tranquility. Brazilian body Juliana Marins is recovered from volcano at Indonesia 9 deaths in 5 years: Why is Mount Rinjani, where Brazilian died in a volcano area, is so dangerous? The chronology of the tragedy that killed Juliana Marins in volcano in Indonesia teams in Indonesia try to rescue Juliana Marins Body Reproduction/Social Networks

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