The last text messages from Juliana Marins, who died after falling into an active volcano in Indonesia, have been shared by her mother. Juliana, 26, was a passionate traveler who kept her family updated during her trip.
On June 21, she fell from a cliff on Mount Rinjani on Lombok island. Rescue teams used drones to find her trapped on a rock ledge 500 meters down. Her death was confirmed on June 24.
Juliana’s messages expressed love and courage. She told her mother she wasn’t scared, only concerned about disappointing her family. She credited her strong upbringing for her fearless attitude.
Her family has voiced anger over what they see as slow rescue efforts and vowed to seek justice. The Brazilian Foreign Ministry confirmed the difficult recovery amid harsh weather and terrain.
Reports say Juliana asked for a break during the hike, but the group continued without her. When the guide returned, she was missing and later found fallen.
A Brazilian senator expressed condolences and urged an investigation, noting Juliana was abandoned twice. The hike’s difficulty adds to the heartbreak.
