Indonesian Landslide at Unauthorized Gold Mine Leaves 23 Dead, Dozens Missing

Rescue efforts hampered by heavy rains and difficult terrain as over 270 personnel search for survivors in Gorontalo province.

The landslide struck the Bone Bolango district on Sulawesi island following intense rainfall.
Illegal mining operations are common in Indonesia, often lacking proper safety measures.
Nearly 300 houses were affected, displacing over 1,000 people.
Rescue teams are using heavy equipment and sniffer dogs in challenging conditions.
Survivors described being buried under meters of mud and debris for hours.