US hiker dies after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna
Summary
An American tourist died after being struck by lightning while hiking on Mount Etna, an active volcano in Sicily. The man was found in cardiac arrest and was taken to a hospital but was declared dead on arrival.Key Facts
- The victim was a 30-year-old American man visiting Mount Etna.
- He was caught in a thunderstorm while hiking in a restricted area near the volcano’s summit.
- Firefighters found him around 8 p.m. local time in cardiac arrest.
- He was airlifted to Cannizzaro Hospital in Catania but died shortly after arrival.
- Mount Etna is Europe’s most active volcano and has had recent eruptions.
- These eruptions have caused air traffic disruptions in eastern Sicily.
- Authorities have limited access to parts of the volcano due to volcanic activity and sudden weather changes.
- About 1.5 million people visit Mount Etna each year.
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