Malang, en.SERU.co.id – After going missing for a day, illegal Mount Semeru climber Muhammad Isa Daus Wasa (20) was successfully found safe on Tuesday night (8/9/2026). The young man who had become separated from his group was located in the Mount Semeru area of Jarak Ijo Hamlet, Ngadas Village, Poncokusumo District, Malang Regency.
Coordinator of the Malang Raya SAR Standby Unit, Imam Nahrowi, explained that the victim, a resident of Tunge Village, Wates District, Kediri Regency, had climbed Mount Semeru via Ngadas Village, Poncokusumo District, together with his seven companions on Monday (7/9/2026).
“The victim was reported missing on Monday (7/9/2026). Based on information received from Isa’s father, he was around Limpak Peak at coordinates 8° 06′ 21.24″ S 112° 54′ 33.60″,” Imam said.
He recounted that to search for the victim, the Surabaya Class A SAR Team deployed one rescue team from the Malang Raya SAR Standby Unit. Several other elements were also involved, including the Malang Regency BPBD, BB TNBTS, Bolang Rescue, Gimbal Alas and local residents.
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“After traveling for about 6 hours and 45 minutes, the combined SAR team successfully found Isa. After resting, eating and drinking to regain his strength, Isa was then evacuated downhill together with the team to the Combined SAR Command Post,” he revealed.
Imam said the descent began at 2.30 p.m. and they arrived at the post at 7.00 p.m. WIB. The evacuation of the illegal climber was carried out carefully because the terrain was quite extreme and lighting was limited.
“The evacuation was done carefully because the team had to pass through extreme paths with minimal lighting, especially at night. After obtaining information about his activities while in the Mount Semeru area, Isa was then handed over to his family,” he said. (wul/mzm)
