By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar
JAKARTA, June 28 (Bernama) – A Malaysian hiker was rescued after slipping and sustaining injuries while trekking to Danau Segara Anak on Mount Rinjani, located in Indonesia’s West Nusa Tenggara province, officials said on Saturday.
The incident occurred at 3.20 pm local time on Friday, when a local guide alerted the Sembalun Resort about the injured foreign national, identified as Nazli Awan Mahat.
Mount Rinjani National Park Authority (BTNGR) head Yarman said the hiker was successfully evacuated on Saturday and brought to the Sembalun Community Health Centre at 8.30 am.
“The hiker's condition was stable and he was able to carry out normal activities,” he said in a statement.
Rescue efforts began at 3.22 pm local time on Friday, involving an eight-member evacuation team comprising medical personnel from the Emergency Mountain Health Centre.
Yarman urged visitors to the national park to exercise caution and comply with safety regulations while trekking.
Mount Rinjani, Indonesia’s second-highest volcano, is a popular destination for hikers.
The Sembalun Resort is part of the park's eastern management zone, overseeing forest conservation and tourism activities.
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