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American Hiker Dies After Lighting Strike on Mount Etna in Italy

American Hiker Dies After Lighting Strike on Mount Etna in Italy
NYT World Monday 17 August 2026, 14:20 UTC By Leo Sands and Josephine de La Bruyère 1 min read
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Volcanic activity at Mount Etna as seen from Mareneve near Catania in Italy last week. Italian authorities say a 29-year old American hiker was killed by lightning while hiking on Europe’s most active volcano.

Volcanic activity at Mount Etna as seen from Mareneve near Catania in Italy last week. Italian authorities say a 29-year old American hiker was killed by lightning while hiking on Europe’s most active volcano.
American Hiker (ORG) Lighting Strike (PERSON) Mount Etna (LOCATION) Italy Volcanic (LOCATION) Mareneve (LOCATION) Catania (LOCATION) Italy (LOCATION) Italian (ORG) American (ORG) Europe (LOCATION)
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