SCMP China reports: Both appeared to be 20 to 30 metres from the rim of the volcano’s main crater. It was unclear whether they were alive “We have identified the coordinates of their locations. It’s around the crater rim,” said Iwan Ramdani, the head of Indonesia’s rescue agency.
“This is on drone surveillance and is consistent with witness accounts.” Both appeared to be 20 to 30 metres (65 to 100 feet) from the rim of the main crater, said disaster mitigation agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari. Survivors told police the three missing people were dead, police chief Erlichson Pasaribu said on Friday. At least 100 rescuers, military and police personnel, as well as two thermal drones, have been deployed, focusing the search around the crater, covering an area around 700 metres, Iwan said.
Key facts
- Both appeared to be 20 to 30 metres from the rim of the volcano’s main crater.
- It was unclear whether they were alive “We have identified the coordinates of their locations.
- It’s around the crater rim,” said Iwan Ramdani, the head of Indonesia’s rescue agency.
Originally reported by SCMP China. This story has been edited and re-presented by BRIC Team.
