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US Tourist Dies After Lightning Strike on Mount Etna
An American tourist was killed by a lightning strike while hiking on Sicily's Mount Etna. The incident occurred on the active volcano, leading to immediate fatality.
17 Aug, 17:09 — 17 Aug, 23:01
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US tourist killed by lightning on Sicily's Mount Etna
Italian officials deployed a rescue helicopter in an attempt to save a US national after he was struck by lightning while apparently wondering above the tree line on Mount Etna during intense volcanic activity.
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American tourist killed by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna
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First report: Yahoo · 17 Aug, 17:09|Full coverage: 5 · 6h|Window: 6h
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