Fact Check: Viral Climber Fall Video Did Not Show Mount Rinjani

A video circulating on social media claimed to show a female climber falling on Mount Rinjani, Lombok, on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The clip depicted a climber slipping on a steep cliff during an ascent. The uploader identified the victim as Juliette Marcelle V Andre, stating she injured her left ankle and was rescued by a joint team.

However, Tempo's Fact Check Team investigated the claim. Through reverse image searches and comparison with credible media reports, it was determined that the video's location was misrepresented. The incident did not occur on Mount Rinjani but in the Shizilei area, Jingyang City, Fuqing City, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China, in April 2026.

Identical videos had previously appeared online in April 2026, with sources indicating the climbing activity took place near Shizilei in Fuzhou. Chinese media outlets, including Sohu.com and Sina.com, reported on the fall. An official from the Jingyang City government confirmed the incident, noting the area is undeveloped and advising against visiting it.

While the official was aware of the fall, they lacked details regarding the victim's identity and specific injuries, suggesting contact with the Blue Sky Rescue Team. Attempts to reach the local Blue Sky Rescue Team were unsuccessful. The Shizilei hiking area is known for its challenging routes, attracting many enthusiasts despite its undeveloped status. Tempo's verification concluded that the claim linking the video to Mount Rinjani is false.

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The area is undeveloped, so please avoid going there.