The volcano claimed another life.
Sicily’s Mount Etna is one of Earth’s most active volcanoes, and has erupted three times just in 2026 – in January, July and August.
But on Sunday, tragedy struck, as a 30-year-old American tourist was killed by a lightning strike on Etna while hiking Europe’s largest volcano after a period of intense activity.
US hiker dies after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna https://t.co/ioapgIGMby
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) August 17, 2026
Associated Press reported:
“The 29-year-old man from Kansas was rescued by helicopter after being struck Sunday evening in an exposed, barren area. He was later declared dead by…
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