Mount Rinjani sent a final text before she died in an active volcano.
A Brazilian hiker trapped 1,000 feet inside an active Indonesian volcano has died before rescuers could reach her.
Julianna’s climb profiled.
Juliana Marins, 26, had flown from Brazil to Indonesia on a dream trip through Southeast Asia.
On June 21, she joined a guided hike to Mount Rinjani, a notoriously treacherous but breathtaking volcano on the island of Lombok.
Juliana had trekked in Brazil’s mountains and coastlines before, but Rinjani was her most extreme challenge yet.
Known for stunning sunrises and deadly cliffs, it attracts thousands—but not all make it back.
With a group of five tourists, Juliana began the trek toward the summit, guided by a local expedition team.
The trail winds through steep cliffs, unstable rock, and high altitudes—conditions known to challenge even seasoned hikers.
Partway up the trail, Juliana complained of exhaustion, according to East Lombok Police spokesman Nikolas Osman.
The guide advised her to sit and recover while he continued leading the other hikers forward.
By the time the guide returned to retrieve her, Juliana had vanished.
Julianna’s disapperance clarified.
Authorities believe she may have wandered or slipped, eventually falling off a hidden cliff into a deep volcanic crater.
Search crews deployed aerial drones—and miraculously, they located Juliana alive, deep inside the crater.
Locals and rescuers said they could hear her yelling from below, still conscious and calling for aid.
Despite locating her position, the terrain proved brutal. Rescuers couldn’t immediately reach her without extreme gear and planning.
Officials say she was trapped roughly 1,000 feet below the ridge—on sharp volcanic slopes prone to collapse.
Weather conditions worsened. Winds picked up. Fog rolled in. Time was running out.
On June 22, rescue teams began climbing toward the crater, navigating dangerous rockfalls and unstable surfaces.
By June 23, teams had mobilized across multiple access points—but no one could safely descend to Juliana.
On June 24, rescuers feared the worst. Drone footage showed no movement. Her screams had gone silent.
Devastating discovery confirmed.
On June 25, rescuers finally reached the crater floor—only to find that Juliana had died.
“With great sadness, we inform you that she did not survive,” her family wrote in an emotional social media post.
“We are very grateful for all the prayers, messages of affection and support we’ve received,” they added.
The trekking company, Visit Mount Rinjani, issued a statement: “Her cries still echo in the minds of many.”
Former Brazilian minister Tereza Cristina publicly condemned the failure to rescue Juliana in time.
“She was left behind twice—on the trail and after she fell,” Cristina said, demanding an investigation.
The tour guide’s decision to leave Juliana alone is now being reviewed by Indonesian officials.
East Lombok authorities confirmed an inquiry is underway to determine whether safety violations were committed.
Social media erupted with hashtags like #JusticeForJuliana, accusing the tour operator of negligence.
Friends describe her as an adventurous spirit who loved nature, hiking, and sharing her travels with the world.
Her last Instagram photo showed her smiling at the trailhead—clueless of the horror that awaited hours later.
Rescue mission came too late.
Was this a tragic accident—or a systematic failure in adventure tourism safety?
Juliana Marins was spotted alive inside a volcano—screaming, visible, and waiting. But rescue came four days too late.
Before she died she sent a final text to her mom
“Mami, I love you so much. I was heartbroken when we said goodbye. I am not afraid.”
“In fact, that’s the only thing that worries me: letting you, papi or my sister be disappointed. Other than that, I’m not afraid of much, much less trouble,”
“I was raised by a woman who can solve any problem and who is not afraid to take the plunge and go after her dreams. I am like that too. I have different desires and dreams,”
“I love you all very much! And I will always be grateful for all the support, care and affection. That is what makes me not afraid.”