28-06-2025
Malaysian climber badly hurt after falling on Indonesia's Mount Rinjani
LOMBOK: A Malaysian climber was severely injured yesterday after falling on Indonesia's Mount Rinjani while trekking towards Lake Segara Anak.
The victim reportedly suffered severe injuries, including a fractured hip and head wounds, after falling about 200m short of reaching a bridge to the destination.
Mount Rinjani National Park Agency) head Yarman, confirmed the 2.20pm accident.
He said a rescue operation was launched immediately upon receiving information.
"Initial information indicated the victim was still able to walk, albeit slowly, despite leg injuries and a blow to the head.
"A team has been deployed to the location to provide emergency treatment and conduct the rescue operation.
"The victim's identity has not been disclosed at this time," he said to the media.
Yarman said rescue procedures followed established safety standards, including providing initial treatment at the scene before the victim was taken to the nearest control post, such as Posko Sembalun.
If further treatment is required, the victim will be referred to health facilities, such as Bhayangkara Mataram Hospital or the Community Health Centre (Puskesmas) in the Sembalun district.
Yarman advised all climbers to be cautious and not to underestimate the challenges when climbing Mount Rinjani.
"Mount Rinjani's topography is very challenging. Climbers need to be careful, not push themselves if they are tired, and immediately rest or ask for help if they face difficulties," he said.
In earlier reports, the body of the late Malaysian climber Rennie Abdul Ghani, who fell along the Torean trail of Mount Rinjani on Lombok Island, has been flown back to Malaysia.
