U.S. tourist reportedly killed by lightning strike on Italy's Mount Etna
Summary
A 30-year-old American tourist died after being struck by lightning while hiking on Mount Etna in Italy during a thunderstorm. The man had entered a restricted area near the volcano's summit, and despite rescue efforts, he was declared dead at a hospital in Catania.Key Facts
- The tourist was hiking on Mount Etna, an active volcano in Sicily, Italy.
- He was struck by lightning during a powerful thunderstorm on Sunday evening local time.
- The man had entered an off-limits zone near the volcano's top.
- Emergency responders reached him by helicopter and found him in cardiac arrest.
- He was taken to Cannizzaro Hospital in Catania but could not be revived.
- Mount Etna has been very active recently, with lava flows and ash eruptions.
- Ash clouds have affected nearby areas, including Catania International Airport.
- Another fatal lightning strike occurred the same day in the Italian Alps.
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