BONDOWOSO - A joint SAR team found two climbers who were previously reported missing while climbing the Pyramid Mountain of Bondowoso Regency, East Java, in a dead condition at the base of a cliff with a depth of about 60 meters.
The two victims, namely Maliya Finda (51) a resident of Wonokromo, Surabaya and Irfan Nasrul Laili (35) a guide from Wonosari Village/District, Bondowoso Regency.
"After the joint SAR team conducted a search, at 12.13 WIB the two victims were found (dead) about 170 meters from the scene. The victim was on the bottom of the cliff with a slope of about 40 degrees and a depth of approximately 60 meters," said Coordinator of the Jember SAR Post Jefriyanzah as reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, August 4.
After the two victims were found, the joint SAR team immediately carried out an evacuation, but until 18.00 WIB the evacuation could not be continued because the conditions were getting dark, the area was very narrow and the terrain was steep, so it was risky for the safety of personnel.
"In order to prioritize the safety of personnel in a very dangerous field, the evacuation process was temporarily stopped and will resume tomorrow (5/8) Wednesday," said Jefri, his greeting.
Previously, two climbers were reported missing on Mount Pyramid, Curahdami District, Bondowoso Regency.
This SAR operation involves various elements, including the Jember SAR Post Rescue Team, the Banyuwangi SAR Office, BPBD Bondowoso, TNI-Polri, PMI, Brimob Unit, APGI, Wanadri, SAR volunteers, nature lovers community and local people.
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