Daring Climber Takes Toddler to Summit of Indonesia’s Highest Volcano: Rudy Kukuh Setiawan’s Viral Video Sparks Controversy

KOMPAS.com – Video of Rudy Kukuh Setiawan carrying his 1 year 7 month old toddler climbing Mount Kerinci, Jambi, in August 2023, went viral on social media.

Many netizens questioned why Rudy dared to take his child to climb the highest volcano in Indonesia.

Also read: Not just Kerinci, the toddler whose video went viral has climbed 22 mountains since he was 4 months old

Rudy explained that before taking the toddler up the mountain, he, his wife and his sister-in-law had made thorough preparations.

Including the issue of safety when bringing her child, Isyanna Reviline Styawan (Anna).

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Rudy’s brother-in-law first mapped Mount Kerinci.

So he has obtained complete data regarding Mount Kerinci such as routes, water sources, a place safe from the wind to set up a tent, and looking for a professional porter.

In fact, when climbing the mountain with Anna, the climbing situation was different from what she usually did.

He will not force himself to summit or go to the top when the situation is not peaceful.

Apart from carrying adequate climbing equipment, Rudy also brought land navigation equipment, a handy talky communication device, medicine and oxygen.

So that when danger occurs, it can be dealt with correctly.

“For my child’s safety, a month before climbing I did mapping, sir, to see the condition of the route, water sources and dangerous terrain on Mount Kerinci,” said Rudy by telephone, Monday (11/9/2023).

It is known that Rudy, who has a nature-loving student background and is a SAR team volunteer, has taken Anna to climb 22 mountains.

These include Kerinci, Rinjani and Mount Agung.

Previously it was reported that a video went viral on social media showing a climber taking his toddler child to Mount Kerinci in Jambi.

In the video circulating, the man and his toddler are seen at the top of Mount Kerinci.

The toddler was wearing a thick pink jacket and his father was wearing a hat with climbing equipment. (Contributing Writer Jambi Suwandi)

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2023-09-11 13:51:00


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