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Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies found
Rescuers found the hikers’ bodies near the crater rim as 150 personnel searched the volcano, and authorities are investigating local guides.
- On Sunday, search and rescue officials confirmed two Singaporean hikers are dead following Mount Dukono's eruption in North Maluku, with bodies found near the crater rim.
- Mount Dukono began erupting on Friday, spewing ash as high as 10km, and authorities maintain a third-highest alert level banning activities within a 4km radius.
- Seventeen people, including seven Singaporeans and 10 Indonesians, survived the incident, while authorities identified the deceased hikers as Heng Wen Qiang Timothy and Shahin Muhrez bin Abdul Hamid.
- North Halmahera police chief Erlichson Pasaribu told CNA that local guides are under investigation for alleged negligence, which carries a possible jail term of up to five years under the Disaster Management Law.
- Some 150 personnel with two thermal drones have been deployed to assist rescue operations, though search and rescue chief Iwan Ramdani said, "Evacuation of the bodies is still hampered by eruptions that continue to occur and bad weather.
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A hiking trip in Indonesia ended in tragedy after a sudden volcano eruption created fear and panic on Mount Dukono. What was supposed to be an exciting adventure for tourists quickly became a terrifying fight for survival. Mount Dukono, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, suddenly erupted while hikers were exploring the mountain. Huge clouds of ash and smoke rose into the sky, making it difficult for people to see or breathe properly. Many…
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