Update (3/2/12): Mt. Batulao remains open on both trails to the public. There are no changes in the status of Mt. Batulao.
Update (3/1/12): Diana Fajardo's wake is at Evergreen Memorial Chapel C. Raymundo in Pasig City.
(UPDATED 0052H, 3/1/12) MANILA - Multiple sources have confirmed to us that Diana Fajardo, a first-time female hiker, 27, from Cainta, Rizal died in Mt. Batulao's New Trail while crossing the ridges from Peak 8 to Peak 9 late morning today, February 29, 2012.
One barangay official told PinoyMountaineer.com that the fall may have been caused by sudden dizziness, whereas ABS-CBN reports that "The victim’s friends said they stopped to take a photograph at Peak 8 of Mt. Batulao’s New Trail when Fajardo lost her balance." Various accounts estimate the height of the fall from 250-300 ft. The incident happened at around 1100H.
Multiple sources say that Diana was part of a group of six hikers from Cainta who went up Mt. Batulao on a dayhike.
Our statement regarding this tragic incident is as follows: "We wish to convey our deepest condolences to Diana Fajardo's family and loved ones. This is very sad news for all of us, even as we wish to assure everyone that hiking is a very safe activity as long as proper safety measures are practiced."
REACTIONS FROM HIKERS
As soon as the news of the tragic incident came out in the Internet, an outpouring of sympathy came from the mountaineering community, with hundreds of hikers expressing their condolences and their personal reflections on the incident in the PM Facebook page. Here are some of their sentiments:
@Joey: "There's a peak in the new trail of batulao(im not sure if its peak 9) that should not be climbed. I accidentaly climbed it with my brother last december due to the confusion with the blurred warning sign below, and it was indeed a very steep and dangerous trail that will lead you to nowhere! I strongly suggest to put a fence there to keep mountaineers away from that trail."
@Indigo: "On behalf of Kislap Mountaineering Society (KMS), our deepest sympathy to a fellow mountaineer. May this be a reminder to us all the value of life and the journey that begins in each and every step we take."
@El Tarik: "Nakikiramay ang mga kagrupo ko sa namatayan::: Ang Mpuntaineering ay isang larong nakakamatay, nakalagay na yan sa encyclopedia nuong panahon na unang kong pagreresearch about sa mountaineering (1989), dangan nga lamang ay hindi na yan itinuturo sa BMC101, ang pinalalabas ngayun sa mga training ay masaya, rock on, bisyo, alak, yosi, raggae ang mountaineering. inalis ang mga salitang babala, ito ay nakakamatay."
@Lakan: "Condolence po sa pamilya at kaibigan. We should always be careful sa lahat ng climb - minor man o hindi. Take care mountaineers."
@Mai: "It doesnt mean we have to stop hiking...wherever you are right now you may rest in peace...i salute you for being brave in conquerring mountains...pag umaakyat talaga laging handa dahil hindi natin alam what will happen only god knows kung kailan niya tayo kukunin..condolence to her family..."
88 comments:
This sad news indeed.
big lost to the mountaineering community... first timer and alite all count in climbing world..... be safe always...
condolences to her friends and family. to my fellow mountaineers, please always put safety on top priority.
Condolence po sa kanyang family and friends.
A MOUNTAINEER'S PRAYER
Lucy Larcom, 1885
Gird me with the strength of Thy steadfast hills,
The speed of Thy streams give me!
In the spirit that calms, with the life that thrills,
I would stand or run for Thee.
Let me be Thy voice, or Thy silent power,
As the cataract, or the peak, —
An eternal thought, in my earthly hour,
Of the living God to speak!
Clothe me in the rose-tints of Thy skies,
Upon morning summits laid!
Robe me in the purple and gold that flies
Through Thy shuttles of light and shade!
Let me rise and rejoice in Thy smile aright,
As mountains and forests do!
Let me welcome Thy twilight and Thy night,
And wait for Thy dawn anew!
Give me the brook’s faith, joyously sung
Under clank of its icy chain!
Give me of the patience that hides among
The hill-tops, in mist and rain!
Lift me up from the clod, let me breathe Thy breath,
Thy beauty and strength give me!
Let me lose both the name and the meaning of death,
In the life that I share with Thee!
http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2009/06/mountaineers-prayer.html
sir gid,
tragic talaga and condolence po sa family and friends ng girl... i knew this indecent sa ngayon yan lang muna ma-cocomment namin...
climb safely...
condolences po to the family and friends of the girl... I hope they release more info about the incident so we can caution other climbers...
pakikiramay po ang aking hatid sa mga naulila ng batang hiker. sana hindi na maulit ang ganitong aksidente.
ingat talaga kailangan. medyo steep nga yung papunta sa summit. condolence sa family.
condolence sa family ng fellow hiker..
may her soul rest in peace..
condolences po sa kanyang family...nabawasan na naman tayong mangangalaga ng kalikasan...kaya po sa lahat ng mga mamumundok...lagi po sana tayong magiingat...
hello kanina po nandun kami at nakausap namin yung isa sa nag dala nang bangkay pa baba, sabi nya inaalok nya nang buko at sabi sa kanya pag balik nalang daw KUNG BABALIK PA... nakaka chute! sensya na po...
Condolences and sympathies from your Visayan brothers and sisters in the mountaineering community.
It is a sad news to hear that we've lost one of our fellow mountaineer. Our condolences to the family of Diana Fajardo.
we are deeply shocked at the sudden death of our sister Diana Fajardo.
May God give her eternal rest & may her soul rest in peace! -Ampers
- victim din ako jan sa isang part sa Batulao (new trail) na nakakalito..
Condolence po sa family. :(
condolences to her family & friend... Never Underestimate a Mountain, minor man o major. ipagdasal ntin ang kaluluha ng ating kapatid...
that is one sad news. Condolence po sa family nya.
another tragic incident.. Our group sends our deepest condolences to the family of ms. Diana Fajardo may God always be with you..
jovel= we are deeply sudden about what happened,as we all know that climbing is a dangerous sport that we've in, the precautionary measures is always in effect.I strongly suggest that all mountaineers new/old climbers must refresh/take BMC "basic mountaineering course" to avoid unnecessary incident!..
nkakalungkot naman to. sana naman sa ngyaring ito, iisang tabi muna natin ang KAYABANGAN bilang respeto sa pamilya na nawalan ng mahal, wala nmn my kagustuhan ng ngyari kya let's pray for her nlng and RIP. "Hindi rin matatawag na laro ang bagay na nkakamatay"
nakakalungkot dahil dumadami na ang mga insidente na may mga naaksidente sa bundok. para sa lahat ng mga organizer,climb teamleader sana be responsible para i-asses ang bundok na aakyatin maslalo na ang pag aasses at pag evaluate sa mga isasama nyo na participant. di porket may bag,treking shoes,tent eh mountaineer na sila... we should trail them to be aware on the danger and how to deal with it to avoid accident.para po ingatan ang ating mga kasama at ang pangalan na mountaineering unfair kasi para ibag.thanks
You maybe first-timer mam Diana but you're still part of the mountaineering community and will always be. Your death will be our rallying point for all of us to help each other guide one another. May you reach the "summit of comfort & peace" with God. ~ JONI
On behalf of Mapua Institute of Technology Mountaineering Club, we wish to send our condolences on the loss of Diana Fajardo.
Condolence po sa family ni Ms. Fajardo.. Keep SAFE mga kapwa mountaineers.. Alam natin lahat na delikado sa taas ng bundok, kaya dapat dobleng ingat.. INGAT PO TAYO LAGI at MAG-PRAY bago umakyat..
Condolences to the family of Diana. Kelangan talaga ng ibayong ingat pag naakyat. Medyo steep nga yung peak 8-9 ng batulao. Kaya minsan paubo nalang bumababa ng iba. Ingat ingat at dasal bago climb.
condolence to her family and friends. to my fellow mountaineers, please remember that if you climb mountains you don't just carry your backpack with you. you also carry with you, your fellow climbers. It will be every climbers responsibility to keep his/her fellow climbers safe, that's basic mountaineering BMC101.
-z850353
if i die doing what makes me alive and doing what i love, then ill die happy....
to the family and friends of the victim my deepest condolences..to “Miss Diana”, hope you have found the bliss when you were out there and may you rest in peace...
to my fellow outdoorsmen, never set aside safety from your pocket when you’re out there and fill it with your love ones back home...
eddanbart of BANTAYOG
mountaineering is fun and safe.. we just need to come prepared and be extra cautious... it's a sad news... my condolences to Fajardo family...
This is very sad news. Pero meron tayong matututunan dito. Siyasating mabuti ang lugar na kinatatayuan o kinauupuan at huwag isugal ang buhay kapalit ng pictures etc. Nakikiramay po ako sa pagkamatay nya.
on behalf of -Laguna Boys Mountaineers (LBM), COndolence po to Ms. Fajardo's Family.. its sad to hear such news Happening on a relatively safe mountain. to my fellow hikers, its a reminder to put our safety first every time we climb. God Bless Ms. Diana's Soul. God Bless Filipino Mountaineers.
just a plea to anyone who organize/plan/invite to first timers or not, if BMC cannot be served to these people, at least make a pre-climb meeting/talk and give them the basic things to bring, to do and not to do..
Though needed/a must, its a fact that not all who climb went through BMC.. If we want to share this passion to others, then include the basic matters. if you yourself havent undergone BMC, then make your experiences be the guiding lessons.
Impose if you must..responsibility of one's life is at stake at these times..
"kaibigannibaboy"
Condolence po to Diana's family, and to the Pro-climbers please bantayan nyo naman sana especially yung mga first timer na umakyat...hindi lang po puro kasiyahan ang mountaineering, there are risk po...and lives may lost if hindi po napaalala...
lubos na pakikiramay mula sa aming grupo. isa itong paalala na higit sa lahat ng kasiyahan at kalayaan nating nararamdaman sa pag-akyat ng bundok at kailangan pa rin ng ibayong pag-iingat. huwag nating kalimutan na bahagi pa rin tayo ng isang sistema ng kalikasan na hindi natin kontrolado.
On behalf of CARB Mountaineers, our deepest condolences to the family and friends of a fellow mountaineer who passsed away yesterday at Mt. Batulao. Sana maging babala ito sa lahat na ang mountaineering ay hindi isang katuwaan lamang kailangan ito ng ibayong pagiingat sa bawat akyat mapa minor climb man ito o major climb.
Mejo masukal kasi sa part na papuntang summit kaya at first look iisipin mo talagang dumaan dun sa ridge pero sa baba pla nun may daan na.. sana tabasin nila yung daan dun..
Condolences and sympathies from your brothers S.M.D.P.
Condolence too the family of our fellow mountaineer Ms. Diana Fajardo
On behalf of Protrek and its members we would like to send our deepest condolences to the family of Diana.
Let us be reminded that in this sport that we have chosen, we regularly encounter risks. It is up to the individual to know one's limitation when faced with these risks. Despite this, more experienced climbers should remind those less experienced on safety matters and advise them accordingly.
In some instances the importance of BMC (Basic Mountaineering Courses) has been lost and accidents tend to befall those who are ill prepared. It is important to never underestimate a hike or a mountain no matter how trivial or easy they say it is. Always prepare for the worst. And to remember that reaching the summit is only half the journey. The only time you can say you have really conquered a mountain is when you have safely descended it.
Safe Climbing guys...Peace
condolences po sa family... and to my fellow mountaineers safety first for hassle free climbing.
condolence to the family of diane from Malabon Navotas Adventure Team (MNAT)
Condolences po sa family ni Maam Diana. Let us remember her always in our climbs and be comforted that she is now in the highest peak of all.
on behalf of team REDM, i would like to express our condolences and our prayers to the bereaved family of Miss Diana Fajardo, may she rest in peace.
In behalf of Kamandag Barikus Mountaineers condolences to her family and friends.
On behalf of cavsum society our deepest condolences to the family of Diana Fajardo may you rest in peace
"Don't change the mountain, Let the mountain change you" always remember that words for every climb, always prepare for all the time because we didn't know what will happen when we start in climbing, Take it seriously and always send a Prayer before start to climb, only God knows what will happen to us.
mi sincerest condolence to her family...
ingat na lang po sa lahat ng umaakyat...condolence sa family ni Diane Fajardo
cguro dinirecho nila yung dalawang peak na malalaking bato bago mag summit.. eh halos wla n tlagang daan dun, yayakap ka tlaga sa batong malaki at aapak sa talahib..
Mejo nagiging pabaya na kce ang mga tao ngayon, basta mka akyat lang ng bundok.. Tara akyatin nten yan! masaya yun! kahit n wala nman tlga clang experience sa bundok. at naggawa nila ito dahil s teknolohiya ng internet.. Basa basa lang eh RAK NA sila!! isa ding epekto nito ay ang pagka bugbog ng mga bundok dahil lahat mababasa mo na sa net ngayon eh..
By the way condelence sa lahat ng nagmamahal kay Diana at naway patnubayan c diana ng ating may kapal
-gubang tribe
Condolences po sa family ni mam diana!
It is part of our journey!
sln mam diana. walang may kasalanan sa nangyari. meron lang talagang nagkukulang. ingat mga mam at ser. ang lahat ng mountaineer ay responsable sa kapwa mountaineer kapag nasa bundok. walang solo. walang grupo. pareparehas na lupa ang tinatapakan natin at pareparehas ang nakikita natin iba-iba lang siguro ng dahilan sa pag akyat. sana di na maulit ito o maiwasan sa mga susunod na akyat. kapayapaan sa lahat.
My first hike was on Mt. Batulao way back 2007. I can say that I really had a hard time climbing and going down the last three camps, as the slope was very steep. Kailangan talaga sobrang ingat sa bawat hakbang.
I am saddened by the death of Ms. Fajardo. May she rest in peace! And, condolences to her family.
Our deepest condolences to Diana Fajardo's family and friends. -Liwaliw outdoor club
my deepest sympathy & condolence to the family and friends of our fellow hiker and nature lover... may you rest in peace...
my deepest sympathy and condolence to the family and friends of our fellow hiker. you've been part of mountaineering society no matter what. may you rest in peace... God Bless us All Hikers!
my deepest sympathy and condolence to the family and friends of our fellow hiker. you've been part of mountaineering society no matter what. may you rest in peace... God Bless us All Hikers!
as a truly blooded mountaineer, it's always a pleasure to die in the mountains... don't you think so? but my heartfelt condolence to the beareved family.
With all due respect, I totally disagree with what you said:
"it's always a pleasure to die in a mountain"--(WAAH?) part3 ..Dying is never pleasurable, even in the mountain.Dying in the mountain doesn't prove your dedication to mountaineering.We climb or hike with proper precaution because we want to make sure we also descent successfully to live and share the experience to others. It's not worth dying in the mountain but it's worth living with the inspiration of the mountain...May she rest in peace..
condolences to her family..
In behalf of OFF! Outdoors for Fun Mountaineering Group, we extend our condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Fajardo. Be safe everyone. We can never conquer a mountain, we can only survive it. Cheers.
Zhab
My sincere sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Ma'am Diana Fajardo...muntik na rin ako on my 1st climb 9years ago, thanks po sa alert kong buddy.
Indeed. Prayers for safe trek and group alertness are necessary. I am supposed to die way back in 2002 on my 1st climb, God is really good and thanks to Emong as well...I'm still alive!
Condolence to your family may you have Rest in Peace - Sablay Bakod Mountaineering Group
Condolence to your family may you have rest in peace - Sablay Bakod Mountaineering Group
may you rest in peace...
condolence to your family - Sablay Bakod Mountaineering Group
sir Gideon ask lang po ako, anung estado ng mt. batulao sa ngayon? isasara po ba pansamantala dahil sa aksidente? we're scheduled to climb this saturday..
kung sino man ang nakaka-alam pls let us know.
Thanks
Sir Gid wag sana kayong magsawang mag-post ng mga tips, cautions & concern regarding climbing...to our fellow climbers take lots of care in climbing please! SAFETY FIRST UP TO LAST!!!
you can never...ever really under estimate a mountain.. :( my condolence..
- PITAD
On behalf of Balubad Pinoy Group of Mountaineers(BPGM). We Extend our deepest condolences to the Family of the late Ms. Diana Urbano Fajardo. Her remains lie here at The Evergreen Chapels and Crematory - C.Raymundo Ave. San Miguel Pasig City. Though i just met you earlier as my visitor fellow mountaineer, i'll take care of your body and keep it presentable during the rest of your wake period.
Indeed, this is a tragic moment. Lessons are learned and this one should teach us to take risk in a safe manner. I'm reaching my deepest sympathy to her love ones. God be with you Diana
mig alcantara
nakikiramay kami sa mga naulila,nawalan ng kaibigan at nawalan ng isang mabuting kamag-anak..ngunit nung kami ay umakyak sa bundok na nasabi ay wala naman kami halos nadaanang delikado, maliban sa peak 9 kung saan kami bumaba para kumuha ng tubig na maiinom..sana lang ay maging babala sa lahat na ang pag akyat sa isang bundok ay sagrado.. maari lamang tayo ay mag-ingat..
Sir Gid,
In behalf of mountaineering society we been there at Diana's wake last night to show our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. It is very sad indeed but as her father said "accident can happen anytime, anyplace"..... No one is be blame on this tragic incident....Let this be a lesson to all of Us even on the locals who collect registration fees on every mountain........Let us pray for the soul of Diana and may she rest in peace.
nakakalungkot po na malaman ang ganitong pangyayari. ipinapaabot po namin ang aming pakikiramay sa pamilya.
isang pagpuna lamang, noong isang linggo (feb 18) habang paakyat kami bandang tanghali dyan sa batulao, nakasalubong namin ang hindi bababa sa 50 elem students. hindi na namin natanong kung anong school nila o nabasa ung nakasulat sa tshirt nila. meron pa nga kami pinagalitan kasi humihiwalay pa sa trail. hindi rin namin napansin kung ilang guro/adult/scout masters na kasama. may mga grupo pa ng students na walang kasabay na nakakatanda.
buti na lang po walang nangyari sa mga musmos at wala naman ata silang nawalang studyante.
alam po namin na "madali" ang bundok ng batulao, sana lang po mapagisipan pa kung ano pwedeng ilagay/ipatupad para sa kaligtasan ng mga umaakyat. ingat po sa mga umaakyat.
nakakalungkot po na malaman ang ganitong pangyayari. ipinapaabot po namin ang aming pakikiramay sa pamilya.
isang pagpuna lamang, noong isang linggo (feb 18) habang paakyat kami bandang tanghali dyan sa batulao, nakasalubong namin ang hindi bababa sa 50 elem students. hindi na namin natanong kung anong school nila o nabasa ung nakasulat sa tshirt nila. meron pa nga kami pinagalitan kasi humihiwalay pa sa trail. hindi rin namin napansin kung ilang guro/adult/scout masters na kasama. may mga grupo pa ng students na walang kasabay na nakakatanda.
buti na lang po walang nangyari sa mga musmos at wala naman ata silang nawalang studyante.
alam po namin na iniisip na marami na "madali" ang bundok ng batulao, sana lang po mapagisipan pa kung ano pwedeng ilagay/ipatupad para sa kaligtasan ng mga umaakyat. ito po ang paborito naming bundok. masarap balik-balikan.
ingat po sa mga umaakyat. -bcllaguno
It's always been fun and exciting to climb Mt. Batulao... Stay safe hikers!
May you rest in peace Ms. Diana.
May your soul guide all the mountaineers at Mt. Batulao.
Fr: SunCellular Mountaineering Club
Sad news to all of us. I was once a first time hiker on Batulao. They say it is one of the easiest mountain to climb but I disagree. There were a lot of challenges I faced when I once conquered it. The spot they called "knife's edge" was one of them. It was a very narrow path, rocky and if you look down and there's a squall it may sweep you off your feet (literally speaking). Please be cautious everyone, it's a beautiful place with nice people. Rest in peace to you brave hiker, we salute you. "It's always a challenge to climb up but remember it's just the beginning. The real challenge is climbing down." Good day to all of you Sir/Ma'am. Hi to mystery "kwekwek" girl (first thought she was malaysian), sorry i did not get your name. - "tokneneng" guy
nkakalungkot namn ang nangyari sa ating fellow hiker..on behalf of L.O.O.P and B.A.B No Bounderies groups- we would like to express our deepest sympathy and condolences to Diana's family and friends... To all hikers, especially for the beginners- hiking is not just a climb, its not just only for fun or whatever reasons you have in your mind- never underestimate the mountains. Always priority safety and remember you're not only climbing with your backpacks- you're climbing with your fellow climbers and you're resposible to keep them safe-
For My fellow concern Mountaineers- Sir Gid- I think it's better if we could have briefing areas ( in jump off areas) - before they start to trek. There we can do some basic tips and safety measures, things to condsider, do's and dont. things to bring wht should wear..etc..Summer just started and hiking are well introduced/known to evryone. Im sure magiging busy ang nga bundok natin dito. Just want to make climbing to more safe in the philippines.. sana magtulungan tayo..
God bless and be safe always..
Richard
We (Footprints Outdoor Group) are saddened to hear of the sudden death of Diana Fajardo. To her family, our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time. Farewell Diana Fajardo and may God be with you always. - elle lopez
We (Footprints Outdoor Group) are saddened to hear of the sudden death of Diana Fajardo. To her family, our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time. Farewell Diana Fajardo and may God be with you always. - elle lopez
nakikiramay po kmi in behalf of TANAKA and UFOC sa family Fajardo and sa friends ni Diana..dhenver
my deep condolences to late ms. diana fajardo's love ones. i am no professional as a hiker but indeed i learned that SAFETY is the #1 rule in climbing mountains. BE SAFE fellow hikers!!!
Diana, may you rest in peace in God's loving hand.
condolences to her family..stay safe for everyone us..
Our deep condolences to her family & friends from SANIBS MOUNTAINEERS.
To climb a mountain is not a joke nor a play.it is a survival sports.
climbing a mountain is not a joke nor a play.it is a survival sports.
condolences on the family and friends,
-on behalf of ElectrEkkers™ mountaineering,
sad to say,another life lost..condolences to her family. that's the problem nowadays. they always say mountaineering is a fun activity -- but don't say its also DEADLY!
BTW,we'll be having a night trek in Batulao this coming Sat. Hope it will be safe.
Take care hikers!
- warjie
awtz kakilabot.. Naalala ko tuloy yung inakyat namin ng gabi hanggang PEAK 10, habang umuulan.. Madulas at maputik. Kinaumagahan, dun lang ako natakit kasi nakita ko kung gano pala kadelikado yung dinaanan namin.. Thanks to God for our safety that time.
Condolence to the family and friends of Diana Fajardo.
condolence to the family.. to our fellow mountainer always keep safe in every climb. always take care
in behalf of the Gapang eh Mountaineers of Lobo, Batangas, CONDOLENCE po sa family ni Diana. and to all mountaineers.. gaya ng naririnig po natin sa mga kapwa mountaineers natin na nakakasalubong po natin pag paakyat tayo ng kabundukan "INGAT PO"!
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