Brazilian hiker dies after fall into Indonesian volcano, family alleges negligence

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The family of Brazilian hiker Juliana Marins is demanding justice after she died following a fall into the crater of Mount Rinjani, an active volcano on the Indonesian island of Lombok.

Juliana Marins falls into volcano in Indonesia

Marins, 26, was hiking with a group on the morning of Saturday, June 21, when she reportedly became fatigued and was left behind by her guide. According to her sister, Marianna, the group continued on without her, and hours later, Marins fell nearly 1,600 feet from a cliff near the crater rim. Witnesses said she was alive after the fall—her screams and flashlight were visible from above.

Family demands justice

Despite early signs of life and drone footage confirming her location, rescue efforts were delayed by poor weather and difficult terrain. Her family alleges that Indonesian authorities failed to act with urgency and even shared misleading updates, including a video falsely suggesting she had received food and water.

After four days of searching, Marins’ body was recovered on Tuesday, June 24. Her father, Manoel Marins, identified her remains and criticized both Indonesian officials and the Brazilian embassy for what he described as a lack of support and transparency.

“Juliana suffered great negligence on the part of the rescue team,” the family wrote in a public statement. “If the team had reached her within the estimated time of seven hours, Juliana would still be alive.”

Marins, a dancer and avid traveler from Niterói, had been backpacking across Southeast Asia since February. Her death has sparked international outrage and renewed scrutiny of safety protocols for adventure tourism in remote regions.