Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies retrieved - Reuters

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Rescuers recovered the body of an Indonesian woman from Mount Dukono, while search operations continue for two missing Singaporeans.

Rescuers found the bodies of two Singaporean hikers on Halmahera island, two days after they were caught in a volcanic eruption on Mount Dukono.

Two Singaporean tourists remain missing after Mount Dukono erupted, unleashing a towering ash plume that rose 10 kilometers into the sky.

Singapore is working with Indonesia to provide assistance and support to Singaporeans affected by the eruption of Mount Dukono.

Rescue teams in Indonesia have recovered the bodies of two Singaporean hikers who, along with an Indonesian female hiker, died during an eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera island. The victims were found close to the volcano's crater and buried under dense volcanic ash, severely hampering rescue efforts. The eruption occurred on Friday, releasing an ash column 10 kilometers high. The three victims were among 20 hikers who defied safety warnings to ascend the volcano. Seventeen, including seven Singaporeans, were rescued, with ten suffering minor burns. Search operations continued under dangerous conditions, with nearly 100 personnel facing ongoing volcanic activity. The victims' remains have been taken to Tobelo Regional Hospital. With the conclusion of the rescue, authorities emphasized adherence to safety regulations and reinforced the ban on activity within a 4-kilometer radius of the crater. Indonesia, located on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire,' is home to over 120 active volcanoes, including Mount Dukono.

On May 9, 2026, Indonesian rescuers recovered the body of a local woman, Enjel, following a volcanic eruption at Mount Dukono on Halmahera island. The eruption, which occurred on May 8, stranded 20 hikers, including several Singaporeans, who had defied safety restrictions. The volcano spewed ash up to 10 kilometers high. While 17 people were safely evacuated—ten with minor burns—the search continues for two missing Singaporean climbers. Over 100 personnel, aided by drones, are conducting operations amid hazardous terrain and ongoing volcanic activity, which includes eruptions and lava bursts. Mount Dukono has been under high alert since 2008, with authorities enforcing a 4-kilometer exclusion zone since 2024 and reiterating bans after this latest eruption. Indonesia's disaster agency warned of legal consequences for violating these restrictions and emphasized adherence to safety protocols, especially as multiple active volcanoes remain at elevated alert status in the seismically active archipelago.

An eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera Island, Indonesia, killed three hikers and injured five others on Friday. Around 20 climbers had illegally ascended the 1,355-meter volcano, defying restrictions due to its high alert status. The eruption occurred at 7:41 a.m. local time, releasing an ash column 10 kilometers high and lasting over 16 minutes. Two Singaporean men and an Indonesian woman died, while 17 climbers were evacuated safely. However, poor conditions prevented recovery of the bodies, and the search was paused overnight. Officials warned against entering the 4-kilometer danger zone, emphasizing continued volcanic risk from ashfall, toxic gases, and potential mudflows. Mount Dukono has erupted continuously since 1933 and remains at the second-highest alert level, with increased activity averaging 95 eruptions daily since late March. Ash from the eruption could impact nearby areas like Tobelo. Authorities continue to urge the public to avoid restricted zones and follow safety guidelines.

Mount Dukono erupted on Halmahera island, trapping hikers who went to the area despite it being closed since April 17.

Joint search and rescue team located on Saturday the position of two missing Singaporeans, although it was not known if they were alive, and confirmed the death of an Indonesian female hiker after Mount Dukono erupted in North Halmahera, North Maluku on Friday. 'We have identified the coordinates of their locations. It's around the crater rim,' said Iwan Ramdani ... head of National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) office in North Maluku capital of Ternate, to Reuters.