The bodies of twotouristsmissing after a volcano erupted in Indonesia have been discovered holding each other.
The Singaporean nationals were found clutching one another beneath rock debris,following the eruptionof Mount Dukono onIndonesia'sHalmahera island.
The bodies were recovered during a challenging operation hampered by treacherous terrain and heavy rainfall, according to Indonesia's rescue agency head, Iwan Ramdani.
The bodies have been transported to a local hospital where they will undergo post-mortem examinations.
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The volcano has continued its activity and has been persistently releasing ash since Friday, further complicating the evacuation efforts.
According to reports, debris was propelled as high as six miles into the atmosphere at its peak.
Despite warnings circulated across social media, several individuals "remain determined to climb, driven by the desire to create online content," said North Halmahera police chief Erlichson Pasaribu on Friday.
He added: "They were aware that climbing was prohibited as the mountain is a restricted zone due to its high alert status, but insisted on going ahead."
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
