Landslide at Illegal Gold Mine in Indonesia Kills 11

A landslide at an illegal gold mining site in West Sumatra, Indonesia, initially reported to have killed 15 people, has been revised down to 11 due to miscounting linked to the remote location. Heavy rains triggered the landslide on Thursday evening, complicating rescue efforts. Authorities confirmed that no one remains missing after initially reporting 25 people unaccounted for. The remote site, requiring a 4-6 hour walk to reach, hindered rescue operations, which included police officers, soldiers, and civilians. Unlicensed mines are common in Indonesia, where landslides are frequent during the rainy season, which lasts from November to April. The incident highlights ongoing safety issues in illegal mining operations across the country.