Evacuation of Julia Martins on Mount Rinjani Draws Criticism, Ira Wibowo Responds

Kapanlagi.com - Senior artist Ira Wibowo also spoke about the evacuation process of Julia Martins, a climber from Brazil who passed away on Mount Rinjani, which received criticism. She urged the public to view the situation from the perspective of the team on the ground.

"We absolutely cannot say that the handling was slow. Because there are so many factors, including weather factors," said Ira Wibowo when met in the Tendean area, South Jakarta, on Monday (30/6/2025).

1. The Complex Evacuation Process

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According to her, the evacuation process cannot be done carelessly. The safety of the rescue team must also be the top priority.

"We shouldn't risk adding more victims when we might not even be able to save the original victim," she said.

2. Response to Criticism

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She understands that many negative voices emerged at the beginning of the incident. But according to Ira, it might be because the public did not know the actual conditions.

"Maybe at first there were many negative voices saying it was slow or lacking effort, perhaps due to ignorance," she said.

3. Not as Simple as It Seems

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Some parties also questioned why a helicopter was not used. However, Ira mentioned that it is not as simple as it seems.

"Why not use a helicopter? Well, it might not necessarily be possible either," she stated.

4. The Importance of Understanding the Situation

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Although it initially faced criticism, now many in the public are expressing appreciation. Ira feels this is a sign that the public is beginning to understand the situation.

"In fact, I see now that many people are appreciating and thanking us much more," said Ira Wibowo.

5. It's a Shame to Give a Bad Rating

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Responses from foreign netizens also became a highlight, including giving a bad rating to Rinjani. Ira regrets such a simple assessment.

"Yes, because they haven't experienced it. That's the rating system or whatever, social media, it's really easy to bring something down," she explained.

6. Appreciation for Fundraising Efforts

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However, Ira praised the Brazilian community for actually raising funds for the rescue team. For her, the donations collected can be very beneficial.

"If it really happens like that, then thank you to the people who contributed. Hopefully, it can be useful for the future," she concluded.

7. Awareness of the Dangers of Climbing

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Through her statement, Ira Wibowo aims to raise awareness about the dangers that may be faced while climbing mountains. Education about safety while hiking is very important to reduce risks.

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