Trending Now - Search Efforts Ongoing After Body Found Post Mount Dukono Eruption
WHO:
The Guardian - The body recovered was identified as an Indonesian woman known as Enjel, a local hiker.
The Guardian - Two Singaporean climbers are still missing.
The Guardian - Iwan Ramdani is the head of the local search and rescue office.
WHAT:
The Guardian - The volcanic eruption on Mount Dukono spewed a thick ash column about 6 miles (10 km) into the air.
The Guardian - The search operation resumed early on Saturday, focusing on a 700 sq metre area where clues were found during earlier searches.
The Guardian - The National Disaster Management Agency confirmed that the search and rescue operation was now closed.
ABC News - Rescuers found the bodies of two Singaporean hikers on Sunday, two days after they were caught in a volcanic eruption on Mount Dukono.
ABC News - The bodies of the two men were located a few meters from where the first victim was found, all approximately 50 meters (165 feet) from the rim of the main crater.
ABC News - The bodies were covered by thick layers of volcanic material, complicating evacuation efforts and significantly slowing progress.
ABC News - The bodies of the three victims were transported to an emergency response post before being taken to Tobelo Regional Hospital for identification and further handling.
ABC News - Rescuers found the bodies of two Singaporean hikers, aged 30 and 27, a day after the body of the Indonesian woman was recovered.
ABC News - The bodies of the two Singaporean men were located a few meters from where the first victim was found, all approximately 50 meters from the rim of the main crater.
ABC News - The bodies of the men were covered by thick layers of volcanic material, complicating evacuation efforts.
ABC News - The National Disaster Management Agency announced that the search and rescue operation was now closed.
The Guardian - Rescuers recovered the body of Enjel from Mount Dukono.
The Guardian - Search operations are ongoing for the two missing Singaporeans.
The Guardian - A total of 20 hikers attempted to scale Mount Dukono despite safety restrictions.
The Guardian - 17 hikers have been safely evacuated, including seven Singaporean nationals and two Indonesians.
The Guardian - Ten of those evacuated suffered minor burn injuries.
WHERE:
The Guardian - The incident occurred on Mount Dukono, located on the island of Halmahera, Indonesia.
The Guardian - The search area is approximately 700 square meters.
WHEN:
The Guardian - The volcanic eruption occurred early on Friday.
The Guardian - The body of Enjel was found on Saturday afternoon.
The Guardian - The volcanology agency reported eruptions from early Saturday into the late morning.
WHY:
ABC News - Authorities have banned all activities within a 4-kilometer (2.5-mile) danger zone around the crater, in line with recommendations from Indonesia’s volcanology agency.
The Guardian - The hikers defied safety restrictions to scale the volcano.
The Guardian - The national disaster management agency warned that entering restricted zones could result in legal sanctions.
HOW:
The Guardian - Rescuers prioritized safety due to the elevated volcanic activity and potential eruptions, stating, "When the authorities declare conditions safe, we move closer to the crater area, but when an eruption occurs, we must immediately secure all search personnel from potential danger."
ABC News - Search teams involving nearly 100 personnel faced extreme terrain and continuing volcanic activity during the rescue efforts.
The Guardian - Search operations involved more than 100 people and were supported by drones.
The Guardian - Rescuers prioritized safety due to the elevated volcanic activity and potential eruptions.
The Guardian - A well-planned evacuation strategy was implemented, taking into account the potential escalation of volcanic activity.
(UPDATED May 11, 2026 01:29 UTC)
A significant volcanic eruption on Mount Dukono has sent a thick ash column soaring about six miles into the air. In the wake of this event, search operations resumed in a specific area where clues had been previously discovered, but the National Disaster Management Agency has now confirmed that the search and rescue operation has officially closed. Rescuers emphasized the importance of safety amid ongoing volcanic activity, stating that they would only approach the crater area once conditions were deemed safe by authorities.
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(UPDATED May 10, 2026 19:16 UTC)
Rescuers have tragically found the bodies of two Singaporean hikers who were caught in a volcanic eruption on Mount Dukono, just two days after the incident. The bodies were located a few meters from the first victim, all approximately 50 meters from the rim of the main crater, and were covered by thick layers of volcanic material, which complicated evacuation efforts. Nearly 100 personnel were involved in the search teams, facing extreme terrain and ongoing volcanic activity during their rescue efforts.
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(UPDATED May 10, 2026 13:18 UTC)
Rescuers have found the bodies of two Singaporean hikers, aged 30 and 27, just a day after recovering the body of an Indonesian woman in a volcanic area. The bodies of the men were located just a few meters from where the first victim was discovered, all approximately 50 meters from the rim of the main crater, and were covered by thick layers of volcanic material, complicating evacuation efforts. In light of these tragic events, authorities have announced a ban on all activities within a 4-kilometer danger zone around the crater, following recommendations from Indonesia’s volcanology agency.
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(UPDATED May 10, 2026 05:57 UTC)
Rescue teams have recovered the body of an Indonesian woman named Enjel from Mount Dukono, where search operations are still underway for two missing Singaporean climbers. Despite safety restrictions, a total of 20 hikers attempted to scale the volcano, with 17 successfully evacuated, though ten of them suffered minor burn injuries. The search, involving over 100 personnel and supported by drones, is being conducted with caution due to ongoing volcanic activity and the potential for further eruptions.