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An American hiker has died following a lightning strike on Mount Etna in Italy. Rescuers located the 29-year-old man on the volcano's eastern slope. The An American hiker has died following a lightning strike on Mount Etna in Italy.
Rescuers located the 29-year-old man on the volcano's eastern slope. The incident took place on a Sunday during hazardous weather conditions. Emergency responders found the victim in serious condition at the scene. He was promptly
transported to a hospital located in Catania for treatment. Despite medical efforts, he was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Local authorities and rescue teams responded to the emergency call swiftly. The tragedy highlights the
severe weather dangers present on active volcanoes.