Jakarta, July 18 -- The evacuation of a Swiss national who was injured while climbing Mount Rinjani in West Nusa Tenggara was carried out swiftly and safely, according to The Ministry of Tourism.

"The weather was favorable, and the location was near an open area accessible by helicopter, allowing for a quick evacuation," said Hariyanto, the ministry's Deputy for Destination Development and Infrastructure, on Friday.

According to the Mount Rinjani National Park Office (BTNGR), after receiving the report on Wednesday at 11:25 a.m. local time, a joint team of rescuers and volunteers was immediately mobilized.

At 4:58 p.m., a helicopter successfully airlifted the climber and transported him to BIMC Hospital in Kuta, Bali. Initial medical a...