Difficulty of access and unfavorable weather conditions. These are some of the challenges pointed out by Major Fábio Contreiras, from the Rio Fire Department, for the rescue of 26 -year -old Juliana Marins, that has been missing since Friday in Indonesia. In the opinion of the rescue expert, the operation needs to occur urgently.
The young woman’s family posted this morning, in an Instagram account created to publicize information about the case, that there was already a support team going to the scene. The searches had been resumed on Monday morning, but had to be interrupted at 4 pm (5am in Brasilia) because of the weather conditions.
“The action needs to be immediate. There are many factors against: altitude, cold, dehydration, possible internal injuries and even hypoglycemia – warns the major, who specializes in rescue.
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Juliana fell into a steep slope area of the volcano on Mount Rinjani, which rises to 3,726 meters from sea level. The fall of the advertiser initially extended for more than 300 meters below, in a difficult place, without possibilities, according to the family, of rescue by helicopter.
The young woman was last seen on Friday (21), when she reported tiredness during the trail. The group’s guide was advised to rest, but upon returning, she had already disappeared. The only visual signal was a flashlight about 200 meters below the cliff.
According to Major Contreiras, the biggest obstacle to the rescue team in Indonesia is access to the site. According to the expert, in situations like this, the use of helicopter is usually the first option. However, the weather conditions and geography of Mount Rinjani make this type of operation difficult.
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“Altitude reduces the support of the aircraft. The helicopter must have a specific power to operate under these conditions. In addition, the flight needs to be visual, ie the pilot must clearly see the terrain. Fog and strong winds make the flight extremely dangerous. The wind can be descendant, pushing the aircraft down, which creates a huge risk for the crew,” the expert explains.
Even with these difficulties, Contreiras believes that an air rescue may still be possible, as long as there is a brief window of time with good weather conditions. Otherwise, the only way is land access.
“The ideal scenario would be a hybrid operation: to take the rescuers as close as possible by helicopter, and from there to follow the rest on foot, using ropes and mountaineering equipment,” he suggests.
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Earth displacement requires a highly specialized team. The Major emphasizes the need for experienced rescuers on mountainous land and with specific training on the transportation of polytraumatized victims.
“It is essential that the group takes equipment such as boards, strings, anchor systems and overnight materials. They need to be prepared to stay up to two weeks on the field if necessary,” he says.
The minimum structure for such an operation includes at least five people in the helicopter crew, plus six to ten military personnel per land. Adding logistics, medical teams and rear support, the staff can reach 25 people.
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“The commander of the operation needs to follow international rescue protocols. There can be no impulse decisions. We need to evaluate the terrain, climatic conditions and ensure the safety of the rescuers themselves,” says the major.
In addition to the difficulties of access to access, another challenge is to ensure that the young woman is well. According to Contreiras, a fall of hundreds of meters can cause multiple fractures, internal bleeding and injuries to vital organs.
“In such cases, we work with the concept of polytraumatized victim. Even with it conscious, the risks of clinical deterioration are high. There is also low oxygen saturation in the blood due to altitude, which can further compromise its health,” he explains.
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The officer recalls that, from 24 hours without medical care, the risks of severe dehydration, hypoglycemia and even inadequacy of multiple organs are imminent risks.
The expert recommends that local teams maintain a ready -to -day force available 24 hours a day, ready to take action as soon as the weather allows.
“This team needs to be equipped with food, water, medicines, thermal blankets and communication material. In addition, it is essential to hold a previous meeting with all involved, to align the procedures and access strategies,” he says.
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Contreiras points out that even in the face of difficulties, there are consolidated protocols for this type of rescue, which need to be followed with technical rigor.
“It cannot be improvised. The safety of all involved depends on careful planning and execution. But the most important now is the urgency. Every minute counts,” concludes the major.
