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US man dies after lightning strike while trekking on Italy's Mount Etna

short by Aradhana / on Tuesday, 18 August, 2026
A 29-year-old US citizen died after being struck by lightning while trekking on Italy’s Mount Etna. The man suffered cardiac arrest and died as a helicopter team tried to resuscitate him. Etna is Europe’s tallest active volcano. Italian agencies warned that a combination of volcanic activity and sudden weather changes higher up the mountain can make conditions hazardous.
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