Lightning Kills Hiker on Active Etna | Cleveland News

A Kansas tourist, 29, died after being struck by lightning while hiking Mount Etna—Europe’s most active volcano—highlighting the deadly risks beyond eruptions. Despite recent volcanic activity and restricted access zones, lightning has caused more deaths than eruptions in recent decades. With ash clouds disrupting flights and unpredictable high-altitude weather, experts urge extreme caution for hikers drawn to this iconic but perilous destination. 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/911d5ce8938e0e08