Three hikers were killed after Mount Dukono in Indonesia erupted on May 7, 2026, according to local officials. The victims included two Singaporeans and one Indonesian, who were reportedly in a restricted zone near the volcano's crater.
The eruption sent an ash cloud approximately 10 kilometers into the air, prompting warnings from Indonesia's Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Center. Search and rescue teams recovered the bodies on May 8, 2026.
Mount Dukono, located on Halmahera Island in North Maluku, has been active since 1933 and is known for frequent eruptions. Authorities have urged tourists and hikers to stay at least 3 kilometers from the crater.
