Bali and Lombok: Updates on Missing and Deceased Spanish Nationals
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Denpasar, Bali – Authorities in Indonesia are investigating two seperate cases involving Spanish citizens, one resulting in a confirmed โคdeath and the other inโ a continuingโ search โฃoperation.โข the incidents, occurringโ on theโ islands of Bali โขand Lombok, highlight potential risks forโฃ tourists engaging in water โactivities and underscore the challenges of locating missingโ persons in the โregion.
Spearfishing Incident in Bali Claims Life of 36-Year-Old
A 36-year-old Spanish man โdiedโข on Sunday, August 17, while spearfishing off the coast of Gerokgak, Bali.Local police confirmed the incident on Tuesday, August 19, stating the manโ reportedly โข”passed out or ran out of oxygen” โduring the activity . Iptu Yohana Rosalin diaz,โ spokesperson for the Buleleng police, โidentifiedโข the location as โwaters near the coastal town of Pemuteran, in northwest Bali.
According to reports, the man was diving with โonly goggles and a snorkel when he failed to resurface. โ Fellow passengers on his boat initiated a search before alerting authorities. โฃDivers later โrecovered his body atโค a depth of โ20 metres. The man had reportedlyโฃ ignored warnings andโค descended more than โfive โmetres. โฃThe Spanish consulate has been notified, and โขthe Ministry of โForeign โAffairs confirmed they are in contact โขwith the victim’s family.
Did You โขKnow? Spearfishing requiresโฃ specialized โฃtraining โand equipment due to the risks of oxygenโข deprivation โand decompression sickness. Diversโ should โคalways adhere to safety guidelines and local regulations.
Search Continues for 72-Year-Old โMissing on Lombok
Indonesianโ police have extended the search for Marรญa Matilde Muรฑoz โขCazorla, a 72-year-old Spanish woman who whent missing โfrom Lombok in early July. โMuรฑoz Cazorla arrived on the โisland in june and was last seen on July 1. She was โขstaying โatโ the Bumi Aditya Hotel in Senggigi, extending โคher reservation until โjulyโค 20, but vanished before that date.
Authorities report no record โฃof Muรฑoz Cazorla leaving Indonesia via air or sea. Posters with her image have been distributed throughout Lombok, including public areas and hotels.โฃ The West Lombok police station initiated the search โon August 13 after receiving a request for โคassistance from the Spanish embassy โขin โIndonesia.โฃ Her friends reported her missing on July 28 โขafter their messages went unanswered since July 7.
Muรฑoz Cazorla,born in Ferrol,Spain,in Septemberโฃ 1952 and residing in Mallorca,last flew to Jakarta onโข March 5,2025. โThere areโ no flight records indicating her โคdeparture from Indonesia โbetween July and August 2025.
Pro Tip: When โขtraveling internationally, alwaysโ inform family or friends of โคyour โคitinerary and check in regularly. Shareโค copies of vital documents, suchโค as your passport and โvisa, with trusted contacts.
Key Details: Missingโ Persons Cases
| case | Name | Age | Location | Date โof Incident/Disappearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearfishing Fatality | [Name withheld pending family notification] | 36 | Gerokgak,โฃ Bali | August 17, 2025 |
| Missing person | Marรญa โฃMatilde โMuรฑoz Cazorla | 72 | Lombok | July 1, 2025 (lastโ seen) |
What factors might contribute to the โขchallenges of locating missing โpersons in a geographically diverse contry like Indonesia? How can travelers better prepare for potential emergencies โฃwhile abroad?
Bali and Lombok are popular tourist destinations, attracting millions of visitors annually. While generallyโฃ safe,โ bothโฃ islands present unique challenges for travelers, including potential risks associated with water sports, remote locations, and cultural differences. Understanding local customs, respecting safety guidelines, and maintaining situational awareness โareโ crucial for a safe and enjoyable trip. The Indonesian government is continually โworking to improve tourist safetyโข measures โand emergency response capabilities.
Frequently Asked โQuestions
- What โคshould I do if a โขfriend or family member goes missing while traveling in Indonesia? โContact the โฃlocal โpolice immediately and report the โคdisappearance. Also, notify your country’s embassy or consulate.
- Is spearfishing legal in Bali? Regulations regarding spearfishingโ vary. it’sโข essential to check local laws โand obtain any necessary permits before engaging in the activity.
- What resources are available for travelers in distress in Indonesia? The Indonesian Tourist Details Center and local embassies can provide assistance.
- What safety precautionsโฃ should I take when participating in water sportsโข in Bali or Lombok? โ Always use appropriate safety equipment, dive with a buddy, and be aware of your surroundings.
- How can I stay informed about travel advisories โfor Indonesia? Check your โgovernment’sโข travelโฃ advisory website for theโ latest โคupdates and โขrecommendations.
We will continue to update this story as moreโ information becomes available. If you have any information regarding either of these cases, please contact โคthe local โฃauthorities.
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