Report: An Israeli fell to a volcano in Italy - and miraculously survived

According to local media, the tourist fell to the volcano in Stromboli, north of the city of Messina.

He rolled about 50 meters, and his son who was with him called the authorities.

After complex rescue measures that included a helicopter, he was rushed to the hospital with fractures to his ribs and arm only

Yoav Itiel

11/04/2022

Monday, 11 April 2022, 12:27 Updated: 12:35

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Stromboli Volcano Italy, 2019 (Photo: AP, Salvatore Cavalli)

Italian media reported today (Monday) that an Israeli tourist fell on the extinct Stromboli volcano, in the south of the country.

The man rolled about 50 meters, and his son with whom he was traveling called the authorities and the medical and rescue teams.

Many crews arrived at the scene, and the Israeli was rescued after complex efforts that included a helicopter.

He was taken to a local medical center, where he was diagnosed with multiple fractures in his ribs and right arm.

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