American tourist dies after lightning strike while hiking Mount Etna

An American tourist died after being struck by lightning while hiking on Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy, according to Italian firefighters. The 29-year-old man from Kansas was found at an altitude of 1,000 feet in the Rocca Capra area on Sunday night. He was rescued by helicopter but was later pronounced dead by medical officials. Recently, ash from the volcano led to the closure of Sicily's largest airport, affecting summer travelers. Officials noted that more people have died from lightning strikes on Mount Etna in recent decades than from volcanic activity, with the last eruption-related fatalities occurring in 1987.