JAKARTA The Indonesian Rock Climbing Federation (FPTI) expressed its condolences for the two senior climbers who died in the climb of Puncak Carstensz, Mimika, Central Papua.
The two climbers are Elsa Laksono and Lilie Wijayanti. Both died while on their way down from the highest peak in Indonesia.
"The big family of the Indonesian Rock Climbing Federation (FPTI) is deeply saddened by the passing of two senior climbers, Elsa Laksono and Lilie Wijayanti," the federation wrote on their official Instagram.
Lilie Wijayanti and Elsa Laksono died allegedly due to cold or hypothermia. According to data from the SAR team, the two were included in the group of 13 people who made the climb.
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There were two Turkish foreigners and one Russian foreigner in the group. In addition, there were also five guides or guides who took part in the climb.
"The spirit and love for nature will always be an inspiration for nature lovers and is remembered in all of our memories," reads a follow-up post from FPTI.
The bodies of Lilie Wijayanti and Elsa Laksono have been flown to Jakarta on Monday, March 3, 2025, this morning. Both of them departed from Timika, Mimika Regency, Central Papua.
"We pray that the evacuation process will run smoothly and that all the teams involved, along with the families left behind, will be given strength and fortitude," continued FPTI.
Currently, the SAR team has also evacuated other climbers in Lilie and Elsa's entourage. They are all in good health and have been taken to Timika, Papua.
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