American Tourist, 30, Killed by Lightning Strike While Hiking on Erupting Volcano

Anadolu / Anadolu via Getty Images A thrill-seeking vacation ended in tragedy when an American tourist attempting to view a volcanic eruption was struck and killed by lightning. The 30-year-old hiker wandered into an off-limits area on Sicily’s Mount Etna during a yellow alert for violent thunderstorms. Drawn by glowing night views of molten lava spewing down the slopes, he was hit directly by a massive electrical discharge at high altitude. Emergency crews dispatched a specialized rescue…