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An American tourist has died after being struck by lightning while hiking on Mount Etna in Sicily. Italian firefighters confirmed the incident on Monday, adding new details to the tragedy. The victim, a 29-year-old man from Kansas, was struck on Sunday evening while hiking through an exposed section of the volcano above the tree line. Mount Etna is widely known as Europe’s most active volcano. Emergency crews responded quickly, rescuing the tourist by helicopter following the lightning strike. Despite the swift response, he was later pronounced dead by medical personnel at the scene. Authorities have not yet released his identity publicly. The area where the incident occurred had reportedly been closed to visitors due to recent volcanic activity. Officials have restricted access to large sections of the volcano’s slopes following an extended period of heightened activity in recent weeks. That same volcanic activity had already caused significant disruption in the region. Catania airport, one of Sicily’s key international travel hubs, was forced to shut down for much of the previous week because of ongoing eruptions. Despite Mount Etna’s frequent volcanic activity, officials noted something notable about the risks the mountain actually poses. Lightning strikes have caused more fatalities on the volcano in recent decades than the eruptions themselves. According to officials, the most recent deaths directly linked to a Mount Etna eruption date back to 1987. That statistic highlights how unpredictable weather, rather than volcanic danger, remains the more immediate threat to hikers today. Mount Etna sits on the eastern side of Sicily, near the city of Catania. Despite ongoing volcanic activity and periodic access restrictions, it continues to draw large numbers of hikers and tourists throughout the year. Sunday’s tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable risks tied to hiking in exposed, high-altitude terrain, even in areas officially closed to the public. Authorities are expected to review safety measures and access restrictions around the volcano following the incident.

Paris Jackson has opened up about her difficult road to sobriety, revealing that she underwent intensive electroconvulsive therapy after coming dangerously close to attempting to take her own life. The 28-year-old singer, who is the daughter of late pop legend Michael Jackson, recently reflected on her struggles and recovery while speaking on Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast. Paris revealed that she has now been sober for six years, but reaching that milestone involved confronting some of the darkest moments of her life. She recalled a period when she came “very, very close” to attempting suicide and eventually received electroconvulsive therapy as part of her treatment. According to Paris, she underwent nine sessions within three weeks. Describing how close she was to making an attempt, she said she was only “centimeters away” from doing so. The singer also provided a detailed account of what the treatment involved. While electroconvulsive therapy can have a frightening reputation, Paris explained that modern procedures are carried out under general anesthesia, meaning patients are unconscious during the treatment. She recalled having to prepare for the procedure by replacing the metal jewelry from her facial piercings with plastic earrings. After arriving at the hospital, she said she changed into a hospital gown before being given anesthesia. Paris explained that she was then secured in place and given a bite guard before the electrical stimulation was administered. Although the treatment was performed while she was unconscious, she said the experience still came with difficult physical effects afterward. The singer described experiencing what she called “gnarly side effects” and recalled feeling sharp pains after waking up from the sessions. Despite the challenges she endured, Paris has continued moving forward with her recovery and has now maintained six years of sobriety. Her willingness to discuss such a painful period has given fans a more personal look at the struggles behind her journey. Paris has previously spoken about her experiences with addiction, emotional struggles and recovery. Her latest comments further highlight the seriousness of the crisis she experienced and the extensive treatment she received while working toward a healthier life. By openly discussing her past, Paris is shedding light on the realities of recovery and the different forms of professional support people may receive during severe mental health crises. Her six-year sobriety milestone represents a significant achievement after what she described as an extremely difficult chapter in her life.