Three Hikers Die After Climbing a Restricted Volcano in Indonesia

Three people died and five were hurt when the volcano erupted on a remote island.
About 20 climbers went up the 1,355-meter volcano despite safety warnings.
They knew climbing was not allowed, but they went ahead anyway.
Many people want to climb to create online content, despite warnings.
'Reckless' tourists may be fined for using emergency services.
Mount Dukono released volcanic materials during the eruption.
Three people, including one local and two Singaporeans, were killed.
The victims' bodies are still on the volcano due to eruptions and difficult terrain.
The group got stuck when the volcano erupted at 7:41 a.m.
Rescue teams were sent after an emergency signal.
Joint search and rescue teams prepared to evacuate victims.
At least three Singaporeans were killed, and 17 others were still being searched for.
Seventeen climbers were safely evacuated, including seven Singaporeans.
Five of those evacuated were injured.
More than 20 hikers were rescued from snowy conditions.
Rescue teams prepared to evacuate victims affected by the eruption.
Police will question those who joined the hikers.
Mount Dukono has been erupting since 1933.
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Friday's eruption was one of the strongest.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten is a U.S. writer at Fox News Digital.