Lightning Kills Hiker on Active Etna | Lawrence News

A Kansas hiker, 29, died from a lightning strike on Mount Etna—Europe’s tallest volcano—highlighting the deadly risks of hiking in volatile, unpredictable conditions. Despite recent volcanic activity that shut down Catania’s airport and restricted trails, it’s unclear if he was in a closed zone. Ironically, more people have died from lightning on Etna than from eruptions in recent decades—the last eruption-related deaths were in 1987. Authorities are urging caution as nature’s power remains both awe-inspiring and perilous. 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/4783fe4d8f2b9ee8