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US hiker dies after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna

Low Severity Americas United States
Date Occurred Aug 17, 2026 12:23 UTC
Event Type General News
Source BBC World
Recorded Aug 17, 2026
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The 30-year-old was on the active volcano when a thunderstorm developed, local media report.

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Event Metadata
  • ID #24326
  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Aug 17, 2026
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