List of 20 Hikers Affected by Mount Dukono Eruption in Halmahera

An eruption at Mount Dukono in North Halmahera on Friday, May 8, at 7:41 AM WIT, impacted 20 climbers, prompting an immediate and extensive rescue operation. This active volcano’s unexpected eruption sent shockwaves through the local community and alerted authorities to the urgent need for assistance.

So far, 15 individuals have been successfully evacuated to safety. Among these rescued climbers, seven are confirmed to be citizens of Singapore, highlighting the international scope of the incident. All those brought to safety are now receiving crucial medical attention.

Iwan Ramdani, Head of Basarnas Ternate, provided an update on the situation, stating, “Fifteen people have been evacuated; of that number, eight are foreign nationals and seven are Indonesian citizens. They are currently undergoing medical treatment.” This crucial update underscores the comprehensive nature of the initial rescue phase.

Despite the significant progress in evacuations, the joint Search and Rescue (SAR) team is still diligently searching for five remaining individuals. This group comprises two foreign nationals and three Indonesian citizens. Iwan emphasized the ongoing commitment to their recovery, adding, “We are still making every effort to search for those who have not yet been found.”

In response to the emergency, the North Maluku and North Halmahera Disaster Management Agencies (BPBD) have swiftly established an Integrated Emergency Response Post. This central command facility is coordinating seamlessly with the Mount Dukono Observation Post, Basarnas, medical personnel, military and police forces (TNI/Polri), and local communities, ensuring a united front in managing the disaster and supporting ongoing rescue missions.

Rescued Singaporean Nationals:

1. Toh Yu Ming Eugene (Male, 30 years old)

2. Ong Shilin Selene (Female, 37 years old)

3. Phoebe Lim (Female, 33 years old)

4. Loh Hui En Iris (Female, 31 years old)

5. Tan Jia Yi Geraldine (Female, 30 years old)

6. Lee Yi Xuan Venessa (Female, 30 years old)

7. Lim Shan De (Male, 29 years old)

Rescued Indonesian Citizens:

1. Bahtiar Badar (Male, 24 years old)

2. Yusril (Male, 23 years old)

3. Sahrul (Male, 26 years old)

4. Ahmad (Male, 22 years old)

5. Hairudin (Male, 26 years old)

6. Fiki Nafila (Female, 27 years old)

7. Riska Isbar (Female, 29 years old)

8. Sudin Juanga (Male, 48 years old)

Individuals Still Missing and Under Search:

1. Heng Wen Qiang Timothy (Male, 30 years old, Foreign National)

2. Shahin Muhrez bin Abdul Hamid (Male, 27 years old, Foreign National)

3. Enjel (Female, Indonesian Citizen)

During the ongoing search efforts, two individuals who were found safe and unharmed remarkably chose to assist the SAR team in locating the remaining three victims, demonstrating extraordinary courage and community spirit. These two individuals are:

1. Reza Selang (Male, Indonesian Citizen)

2. Jailan Ayub (Male, Indonesian Citizen)