Indonesia's Mount Dukono Eruption Kills 3, Authorities Confirm All Climbers Evacuated
Mount Dukono in Indonesia erupted, resulting in 3 climber deaths. Authorities confirmed that all 15 missing climbers have been rescued and transported to the hospital.
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(Central News Agency, Jakarta 8th, comprehensive foreign report) Mount Dukono on Indonesia's Halmahera Island suddenly erupted today. Local police confirmed 3 climbers died, and subsequently stated that all 15 surviving climbers had been found and evacuated, and were sent to the hospital for treatment.
The Indonesian Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation stated that Mount Dukono, located in North Maluku province, erupted at 7:41 AM local time, spewing volcanic ash up to 10 kilometers into the air.
According to AFP, North Halmahera Police Chief Erlichson Pasaribu told Kompas TV that "currently, 3 deaths have been confirmed, including 2 foreigners and 1 resident of Ternate Island."
Pasaribu had earlier stated that 7 climbers had been safely assisted down the mountain, with 10 still missing. Authorities had declared the area a restricted zone after scientists observed increased volcanic activity last month.
Separately, according to the BBC, a BBC reporter later contacted Pasaribu, who confirmed that all surviving climbers had been found.
Pasaribu said that all 15 climbers had been evacuated from Mount Dukono and sent to the hospital for treatment, adding that two porters in the climbing team remained on the mountain to assist authorities in searching for the bodies of the three deceased.
Lana Saria, head of the Indonesian Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation, stated that Mount Dukono remains at alert level 3.
Pasaribu pointed out that climbers ignored the warnings posted at the entrance and proceeded up the mountain. "Local residents understand the risks and do not go up the mountain. Many climbers are foreigners who want to film and create social media content." (Compiled by Hung Chi-yuan) 1150508
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(Central News Agency, Jakarta 8th, comprehensive foreign report) Mount Dukono on Indonesia's Halmahera Island suddenly erupted today. Local police confirmed 3 climbers died, and subsequently stated that all 15 surviving climbers had been found and evacuated, and were sent to the hospital for treatment.
The Indonesian Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation stated that Mount Dukono, located in North Maluku province, erupted at 7:41 AM local time, spewing volcanic ash up to 10 kilometers into the air.
According to AFP, North Halmahera Police Chief Erlichson Pasaribu told Kompas TV that "currently, 3 deaths have been confirmed, including 2 foreigners and 1 resident of Ternate Island."
Pasaribu had earlier stated that 7 climbers had been safely assisted down the mountain, with 10 still missing. Authorities had declared the area a restricted zone after scientists observed increased volcanic activity last month.
Separately, according to the BBC, a BBC reporter later contacted Pasaribu, who confirmed that all surviving climbers had been found.
Pasaribu said that all 15 climbers had been evacuated from Mount Dukono and sent to the hospital for treatment, adding that two porters in the climbing team remained on the mountain to assist authorities in searching for the bodies of the three deceased.
Lana Saria, head of the Indonesian Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation, stated that Mount Dukono remains at alert level 3.
Pasaribu pointed out that climbers ignored the warnings posted at the entrance and proceeded up the mountain. "Local residents understand the risks and do not go up the mountain. Many climbers are foreigners who want to film and create social media content." (Compiled by Hung Chi-yuan) 1150508
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