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Search for Missing Climbers on Indonesia's Mount Dukono Continues After Eruption

From Tempo · (2h ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A joint SAR team is continuing the search for three climbers missing after an eruption of Mount Dukono in North Halmahera, Indonesia.
  • Two foreign climbers were detected near the main crater but could not be evacuated due to extreme terrain and increased volcanic activity; one Indonesian climber remains missing.
  • The local government had previously closed climbing activities on Mount Dukono due to its high volcanic activity, and the national disaster agency is reminding other active volcanoes to adhere to safety recommendations.

The search for the three missing climbers on Mount Dukono continues, a stark reminder of the volatile nature of Indonesia's many volcanoes. While SAR teams bravely press on, the situation highlights the inherent risks of exploring these powerful natural formations. The fact that two foreign nationals were detected near the crater's edge, yet remain unreachable due to the extreme conditions and ongoing volcanic activity, underscores the challenges faced by rescue operations in such environments. The Indonesian government, through the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), has rightly emphasized the importance of adhering to safety protocols, especially since climbing on Dukono was officially prohibited in April due to its heightened activity. This incident serves as a critical warning not only for Mount Dukono but for all active volcanoes across the archipelago, many of which are currently at alert or warning levels. Our local authorities, in collaboration with geological agencies, military, police, and rescue services, are monitoring the situation closely, prioritizing the safety of both the public and the rescue personnel involved. This event, while tragic, is a testament to the ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate the risks associated with living in a geologically active nation.

Berdasarkan hasil pencarian hari pertama, Jumat, 8 Mei 2026 terdeteksi keberadaan dua warga negara asing

— Hentje M.L. HethariaHead of the North Halmahera Regional Disaster Management Agency, explaining the findings of the first day of the search.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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