Lightning on Etna Kills Tourist | Sydney News

A 29-year-old American tourist from Kansas died after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna, despite the area being closed due to recent volcanic activity. Firefighters rescued him by helicopter, but he was pronounced dead shortly after. Ironically, more people have died from lightning strikes on Etna than from eruptions themselves—with the last volcanic fatality dating back to 1987. The volcano’s recent activity has forced airport closures and restricted access, highlighting how unpredictable weather can be just as deadly as geological hazards. 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/3066bb8a600907b6