Two missing Singaporean nationals were found dead after Mount Dukono erupted on Halmahera island. The recovery ended a difficult search marked by rough terrain, rain and continuing volcanic activity.

Authorities told CNA that several local guides are under probe for bringing a group of Singaporean tourists and Indonesian nationals close to the crater, despite the area within a 4km radius being closed for any activities.

Authorities told CNA that several local guides are under probe for bringing a group of Singaporean tourists and Indonesian nationals close to the crater, despite the area within a 4km radius being closed for any activities.

Local search and rescue chief Iwan Ramdani told CNA that the bodies have been found and are in a safe zone, but rain is delaying evacuation.

The evacuation process of the last two bodies had encountered obstacles due to the victims' position "being buried under volcanic materials of significant thickness and depth", according to the authorities.