Hiking Near Active Volcano | Ireland News

An Irish couple narrowly escaped death while hiking near Guatemala’s Fuego volcano when it erupted violently just two kilometers from their position—sending lava fountains soaring and shaking the ground like a ten-times-louder thunder. With no sleep, dwindling light, and thick smoke threatening suffocation, they made a desperate 5-hour descent in pitch darkness, only getting help after calling a volcanologist uncle who calmed their fears. Thirty hours later, they were safe—but this harrowing escape underscores why Fuego, infamous for its 2018 massacre of over 200, remains a deadly magnet for thrill-seekers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b6cab0082b98172c