Russian citizen Ivan Kandalinsky, who had been missing for two days, was found in a ravine on the slope of Mount Trunyan. His life is not in danger, but he was unable to move on his own, so a stretcher was required for his evacuation.
The 35-year-old Russian was reported missing on Sunday. Ivan, along with eight other people, decided to climb Mount Trunyan (1,800 meters) without a local guide. They began the ascent at 11:00 AM. However, five hours later, the tourists arrived at a local security post and reported that one of their group members had gone missing.
Search efforts were immediately organized. Guides, along with police officers and local residents, searched the entire route that Ivan Kandalinsky's group had taken.
The young man's mobile phone was found, but he himself remained missing. As it began to get dark, it was decided to suspend the active search and resume it the next morning with additional resources.
Kintamani police chief Nengah Sukerna suggested that the missing foreigner had most likely fallen into a ravine. The slopes were combed thoroughly.
"Forty people participated in the search for the Russian, acting as a coordinated team, including officers from the National Police, soldiers from the Indonesian National Army, members of the Regional Disaster Management Agency, and local residents," he said.
On Monday morning, the spot where Ivan had disappeared was found, and soon after, the victim himself was located in the ravine.
"Around 09:25 AM, we spotted the young man on one of the slopes of Mount Trunyan; he was conscious," said police commissioner Sukerna. Since the tourist was unable to walk, he had to be carried out on a stretcher. The evacuation process took quite some time due to the difficult terrain.
"At 12:00 PM, the victim was brought down from the mountain. He was then taken to a hospital in Denpasar for examination and necessary medical care," reported police commissioner Sukerna.
Many hikes on the island require at least some trekking experience, and ideally, a guide. Ignorance of the terrain and the desire to save money often do not end as well as in this case.
The most dangerous route is the ascent of Mount Agung. Climbing it without a guide is prohibited. However, many thrill-seekers still take the risk and rely on luck, which periodically leads to tragic outcomes.
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