Chinese Woman Dies After Falling Into Active Volcano While Posing For Photo In Indonesia – News18

In a tragic incident, a Chinese woman fell from the edge of a crater while posing for a photo on an active volcano in Indonesia.

The victim, Huang Lihong, 31, was visiting the East Java province with her husband Zhang Yong on a guided tour when the accident happened. They had climbed to the edge of the crater of Ijen, a volcano tourism park in the area.

The couple had climbed to the top of the active volcano, famous for its “blue fire” phenomenon, to witness the sunrise.

According to the police, she fell from a height of 75 meters and died instantly upon impact. The authorities have classified her death as an accident.

As per the tour guide, initially, Lihong maintained a safe distance of two to three metres from the edge of the cliff while taking photos. He had warned the couple about the dangerous spots, British online portal Independent reported.

The guide continued, explaining that Lihong moved backward to snap a photo closer to a tree, wanting to include the backdrop of bare, straggly branches.

Reports suggest that she accidentally stepped on her long, flowing clothing while moving backward, causing her to fall off the cliff. It’s also unclear whether she was wearing a skirt or a dress at the time of the incident.

The ‘blue fire’ of the Ijen volcano is formed by the blue light emitted during the combustion of sulfuric gases. Although Mount Ijen regularly emits small quantities of noxious gases, the site remains accessible to the public.

In 2018, numerous individuals had to evacuate their homes, and at least 30 people were hospitalised when the volcano began emitting toxic gases.

Indonesia boasts approximately 130 active volcanoes. Many Indonesians reside and farm near these volcanoes due to the rich soil they provide.