Bukit Pergasingan: 14-year-old hiker evacuated after injury

A joint search and rescue team successfully evacuated a 14-year-old hiker, identified as Hikmah from East Lombok, after she sustained injuries while climbing Bukit Pergasingan at the foot of Mount Rinjani in West Nusa Tenggara on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

The teenager was part of a group that began their ascent at 04:00 WITA. During the climb, she slipped, resulting in leg injuries and physical exhaustion that prevented her from continuing the journey. A supervising teacher reported the incident to the Sembalun SAR Alert Unit (USS) on Sunday afternoon, noting the victim's last known location was near Camp 2 of the Pergasingan Peak.

The rescue operation involved multiple agencies, including the Mataram SAR Office, the Mount Rinjani National Park (TNGR), local police, military, and various student groups. After reaching the victim at approximately 16:57 WITA, rescuers provided initial medical treatment on-site before transporting her via stretcher. She arrived at the Sembalun Community Health Center (Puskesmas) at 20:54 WITA for further medical care.