Malaysian climber injured on Mount Rinjani evacuated by helicopter
JAKARTA - The Mount Rinjani National Park Office (TNGR) stated that a Malaysian climber named Chye Connsynn (41) who was injured while climbing in the Mount Rinjani area, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) was evacuated by helicopter.
"Air evacuation is one form of claim on the existing premium insurance in TNGR," said Head of the Administrative Affairs Sub-Section of the TNGR Office, Astekita Ardiaristo, as reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, May 26.
The report of the TNGR picket officer at the Pelawangan at 06.45 WITA, stated that the weather was sunny, so that the air evacuation process was immediately prepared for the safety of the Malaysian citizen climbers who had an accident while climbing.
"The victim was moved to a stretcher to facilitate the evacuation process. The helicopter then took off towards Pelawangan 2," he said.
After landing in Sembalun to lower medical personnel to reduce the burden of the aircraft, the helicopter finally landed at the Pelawangan 2 helipad and immediately evacuated the victim to Sembalun.
"The victim was flown to a referral hospital in Denpasar, Bali, for further medical treatment," he said.
The TNGR Center appreciates all parties involved in this humanitarian operation, including Basarnas Mataram, EMHC, Kita Bisa Islamic Insurance, SGI Air Bali, Nusa Medica Clinic, East Lombok SAR Unit, volunteers, and all TNGR officers who work quickly, quickly, and dedicated.
"Hopefully the victim will recover soon and all the teams on duty will always be given safety," he said.