Tragedy in Indonesia: Tourist falls into a volcano crater due to a trip

A tragic situation has shaken the international tourism community, when a Chinese tourist, Huang Lihong, 31, fell into the crater of an active volcano in Indonesia.

The incident occurred while the woman was posing for a photo during a guided tour at the Ijen volcanic complex tourist park, located in East Java province, on April 20.

International media reported that Huang Lihong was with her husband, Zhang Yong, 32, when they arrived at the edge of the crater in Ijen. And when everything seemed like fun, misfortune began.

And despite being a safe distance from the edge, The woman reportedly took steps back in an attempt to take a better photo, accidentally tripping over her own clothing. and falling from a height of just over 75 meters.

Warnings in the volcanic area

He Ijen group of volcanoes It is known for its natural beauty and the “blue fire” phenomenon, caused by the chemical reaction between sulfur and oxygen in lava.

Before the tragic incident, it is reported that the tour guide had warned Chinese tourists about the risk points in the area, including the crater rim.

Despite rescue efforts, Huang Lihong lost his life due to the impact of the fall. Rescue teams worked hard to recover her body from inside the crater, a process that is estimated to have taken around 2 hours.

The tourism community and Huang Lihong's family deeply mourn this loss and express their solidarity with his family in this time of grief. In addition to inviting tourists, to take into account the prevention measures in each area.

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