06-12-2023, 09:30 AM
Mount Marapi: Indonesia volcano death toll rises to 22
The death toll from a volcanic eruption in Indonesia has gone up to 22, after rescuers found nine more bodies.
The search for the 10 missing hikers on Mount Marapi resumed on Tuesday after being paused due to safety worries.
Officials said that nine bodies had been recovered by afternoon, with one of them still missing. Twelve other injured hikers are undergoing treatment in hospital.
Frequent volcanic eruptions in Marapi have hampered rescue efforts for days. read more
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-67621787
The death toll from a volcanic eruption in Indonesia has gone up to 22, after rescuers found nine more bodies.
The search for the 10 missing hikers on Mount Marapi resumed on Tuesday after being paused due to safety worries.
Officials said that nine bodies had been recovered by afternoon, with one of them still missing. Twelve other injured hikers are undergoing treatment in hospital.
Frequent volcanic eruptions in Marapi have hampered rescue efforts for days. read more
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-67621787