Lightning, Not Lava, Claims Hiker on Etna | Wilmington News

A tragic lightning strike claimed the life of a 29-year-old American hiker on Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest active volcano, as he was hiking near a lava flow. Despite being airlifted after being found at 1,000 feet, he died en route — a sobering reminder that lightning, not lava, has killed more people on Etna in recent decades. The volcano remains active, with recent eruptions even forcing airport closures, underscoring the unpredictable dangers of nature’s most iconic landmarks. 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/c9a42ec5368e417e