ROME: A 55-year-old American tourists died after being taken poorly during an vacation on the southwestern side of Mount Etna, in Sicily, Italy’s mountain rescue service said Friday.
Rescuers cautioned against the risk of high temperatures and humidity, which could be dangerous for tourists who typically do n’t have any specific preparation for such excursions, despite the fact that the cause of his illness was still unknown.
The mountain rescue crew and an air ambulance reached the guy in a rural area after being called on Thursday evening.
According to volunteers, he was declared dead at the scene before his brain was transported to the area’s closest company area for transport to a hospital morgue.
” Tourists who participate in these excursions should not overlook the risks related to high heat, solid humidity, and the sudden jump in altitude”, said Alfio Ferrara, a spokeswoman for the Alpine recovery services.
” Often they agree to take part in these excursions that reach 2, 000-2, 300 meters (6, 500 to 9, 800 feet ) in altitude, after spending the day at the beach”, he added.
On Thursday, the temperatures on Mount Etna were estimated at between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius ( 77 to 82 Fahrenheit ), Ferrara said. On Thursday, Italian authorities issued a red conditions alert in seven cities, primarily in the country’s northern regions.
They warned that the temperature conditions, as well as those who have health conditions, may worsen due to the humidity.
The highest effective mountain in Europe, Etna, has seen a substantial increase in activity over the past year.
