The text highlights the retrieval of the bodies of two Singaporeans from an Indonesian volcano and the ongoing forensic examination. It also mentions the sincere gratitude expressed by the victims' parents towards Indonesian rescuers and Singapore's Foreign Affairs Ministry's thanks to Indonesian authorities for their search and rescue efforts.
The bodies of two Singapore ans are undergoing forensic examination after being retrieved from a volcano in Indonesia. They were part of a group of 20 people caught on the slopes of Mount Dukono as it erupted on May 8 morning.
Three died, including an Indonesian. The parents of victims have sincerely thanked Indonesian rescuers for their tireless efforts. Singapore's Foreign Affairs Ministry has also thanked Indonesian authorities and the search and rescue teams for their efforts under very difficult and hazardous conditions, and is working closely with the families to facilitate identification. Nadirah Zaidi with more from Tobelo.
The bodies of two Singaporeans are undergoing forensic examination after being retrieved from a volcano in Indonesia. They were part of a group of 20 people caught on the slopes of Mount Dukono as it erupted on May 8 morning. Three died, including an Indonesian. The parents of victims have sincerely thanked Indonesian rescuers for their tireless efforts.
Singapore's Foreign Affairs Ministry has also thanked Indonesian authorities and the search and rescue teams for their efforts under very difficult and hazardous conditions, and is working closely with the families to facilitate identification. Nadirah Zaidi with more from Tobelo. News Video ReportsWe know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
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