PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — The bodies of 11 climbers were recovered Monday after a furious eruption of the Mount Marapi volcano as Indonesian rescuers searched for at least 22 others reportedly missing.
About 75 climbers started their way up the nearly 2,900-meter (9,480-foot) mountain on Saturday and became stranded.
West Sumatra’s Search and Rescue Agency head Abdul Malik said rescuers on Monday morning found 11 bodies of climbers as they searched for those who still missing and rescued three others.
Political Cartoons View All 1277 Images“The evacuation process of the bodies and survivors are still ongoing,” he said, adding that rescuers are still searching for 22 climbers reportedly still missing.
Authorities distributed masks and urged residents to wear eyeglasses to protect them from volcanic ash, he said.
Persons:
Marapi, Hari Agustian, Abdul Malik, ”, Ahmad Rifandi, Indonesia’s Volcanology, Abdul Muhari, Gobah Cumantiang
Organizations:
Sunday, Rescue Agency, Hazard Mitigation, Disaster Management Agency
Locations:
PADANG, Indonesia, Agam district, West Sumatra, Padang, Marapi, Rubai