Chronology of Illegal Climbers Ascending Mount Semeru Leading to Sanctions

Kapanlagi.com - Seven climbers illegally ascended to the Peak of Mount Semeru or Mahameru Peak in early January 2025. At that time, climbing was only permitted up to Ranu Kumbolo Post. They have undergone inspections, apologized to the public, and are ready to accept consequences as sanctions for their actions.

The seven individuals are Setyabudi from Yogyakarta, Imam Tantowi from Pasuruan, Triyono from Klaten, Joko Supriatno from Boyolali, Titis Purna Suputra from Sukoharjo, Suroto from Karanganyar, and Muhammad Aqib from Solo.

Endrip Wahyutama, Public Relations Officer of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS), stated that the seven individuals have responded to the summons and underwent inspections. The results of the examination confirmed that the perpetrators climbed to the Peak of Mount Semeru via illegal routes and violated safe climbing limits.

"Based on the statements, there are seven individuals who committed illegal climbing to the Peak of Mount Semeru, violating safe climbing limits, providing false information, and spreading it on social media," explained Endrip Wahyutama on Wednesday (26/2/2025).

1. Starting From Social Media Uploads

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Endrip recounted that the case arose from a viral video of a climbing expedition shared on social media. The video was uploaded by the account @jejakpendaki on January 21, 2025.

Following the incident, an investigation was conducted to gather information about the suspects involved in the illegal climbing. Summons letters were sent on February 3, 2025, to the suspects for clarification.

"The suspected perpetrators, along with their climbing group consisting of 4 people, responded to the first summons from TNBTS on February 17, 2025," he stated.

From the statements of these four individuals, it was revealed that there were seven suspects. Subsequently, the suspected perpetrators, along with their climbing group totaling 7 people, responded to the second summons on February 25, 2025.

"The suspects are ready to accept legal consequences in accordance with applicable regulations," he explained.

2. Apology and Punishment Given

In response to the incident, TNBTS urges climbers and nature lovers to hike through official routes and comply with all applicable regulations. TNBTS takes strict action against any form of violation and will impose strict sanctions in accordance with the applicable laws.

Meanwhile, in the apology video, the seven individuals admitted to having climbed illegally via unauthorized routes. For their mistake, they apologized and are ready to face sanctions.

"We have been questioned at the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Office and deeply regret our actions. Our actions were not right and should not be emulated. We apologize to all parties harmed by the disturbance caused," they asserted.

They expressed the consequences they accepted for their actions by each planting 20 trees. The tree planting activity will be published on social media.

(kpl/dar/ums)