Italian authorities reported that a 29-year-old man from Kansas died after being struck by lightning while hiking on Mount Etna in Sicily. The incident occurred Sunday evening in an exposed and barren area, according to officials. Helicopter rescue was attempted, but medical personnel later declared the man dead. His identity has not been disclosed.
The man was found at approximately 4,600 feet in the Rocca Capra area of the volcano. Authorities have implemented closures on parts of Mount Etna due to ongoing intense volcanic activity. This activity had prompted the temporary closure of Catania’s airport during the previous week. It remains unclear if the hiker ventured into one of the restricted zones.
Mount Etna, Europe’s largest volcano, has seen more fatalities caused by lightning strikes than volcanic eruptions in recent decades. The last deaths related to eruptions were recorded in 1987.
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