An American tourist, 30 years old, died after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna while climbing a restricted area.
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An American tourist in his 30s died after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy, on Sunday evening. The incident occurred in a restricted and hard-to-access area, where the tourist was at the time a severe storm hit the area. Although he was rescued by firefighters and urgently transported by helicopter to Canizzaro Hospital in Catania, he died before reaching the hospital. Recent eruptive activity of Mount Etna has led to flight restrictions and suspensions at Catania airport, attracting curious onlookers who wish to admire the lava flow. This incident highlights the risks associated with climbing dangerous areas in unfavorable weather conditions.
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