What caused Ng Yin Teck to fail to surface in the hot springs?

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Cause of Death in Mount Rinjani Hot Springs Remains Unspecified

A Malaysian man, Ng Yin Teck, 21, from Johor, was found deceased in the Aik Kalak hot springs near Mount Rinjani in Lombok, Indonesia. Ng was hiking with a German girlfriend, a porter, and a mountain guide when the incident occurred. The specific cause of his failure to surface in the hot springs has not been detailed in the available information.
Circumstances of the Incident

Ng Yin Teck and his German girlfriend were swimming in the Aik Kalak hot springs for approximately 30 minutes after reaching the location around 12:30 PM local time. It was during this time that Ng failed to resurface, prompting his girlfriend to seek assistance from others present. His body was subsequently discovered floating in the hot springs around 7:00 PM as a search and rescue operation was underway.
Restricted Access to Mount Rinjani

Mount Rinjani has been designated as a restricted area since September due to ongoing production of hot ash and dust. Hikers are prohibited from climbing the mountain under these conditions. The Mount Rinjani National Park management had closed all climbing routes following a hazard warning issued by the Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation.
Unauthorised Ascent

Information obtained indicates that Ng Yin Teck had not secured permission from the Mount Rinjani National Park management to ascend the mountain. He and his companions had begun their hike via the Sembalun route in the East Lombok district. The Malaysian Embassy in Indonesia was informed of the incident and noted that Ng was on holiday in Lombok with his girlfriend for mountaineering activities.

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