US tourist killed by lightning on Mount Etna in area closed to hikers

The 29-year-old man from Kansas was rescued by helicopter after being struck Sunday evening in an exposed area above the tree line.

He was later declared dead by medical personnel.

The hospital declined to identify the man until its officials had contacted his next of kin.

The man, whose name has not been confirmed by authorities, was hiking on the volcano when a powerful thunderstorm moved across the area.