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In view of the occasion, here is another article today on the subject of “how dangerous is Etna? – this time, however, not primarily with reference to volcanic eruptions, falling rocks, lava flows and sulphur mist. It is about solo attempts, misguided adventurers, tragic-mysterious deaths. <\/p>\n
Just a week ago, on 9.12.2022, a woman was found on Mount Etna, lost and forced to spend an icy night in the high mountains.<\/p>\n
“Sono viva per miracolo” – “It is a miracle that I am still alive”.<\/p>\n
The young Brazilian woman had climbed the volcano on her own to take photos, but soon realised she was lost – she sent out a call for help and announced her position at about 16:30: a little north of the Torre del Filosofo at about 2,800 metres, far off the designated trails. After that, there was no more signal and the woman attempted a descent, because darkness was approaching and she had to look for a way to spend the night. <\/p>\n
She was finally found the next day in the Valle del Bove. How did this young woman manage to survive the whole night in snow and ice more or less unharmed? What probably saved her life was the topological nature of this valley: there are relatively sheltered spots and it is full of small caves where she could hide. When she heard voices the next morning, she screamed as loud as she could and was eventually found. <\/p>\n
A sensational, tragic find was made last year: the Alpine rescue team of the Nicolosi financial police discovered the remains of a man in a grotto on Mount Etna. He had obvious deformities of the mouth and nose, was about 50 years old and 1.70 metres tall. The accident happened decades ago – DNA analysis gives a date between 1970-1990. We will never know what exactly happened, but apparently the man was unable to leave the grotto and was trapped. <\/p>\n
He was found by the German shepherd dog “Halma” of the mountain rescue unit, who smelled something outside the cave and started barking loudly, so that the men of the unit became aware. In addition to the bones, clothing and a few objects have been preserved. He had some lire coins, an Omega watch and a small comb with a case with him. Efforts are now being made to establish the man’s identity. <\/p>\n
In 2016, a 64-year-old cyclist from Bad Goisern had a fatal accident on Mount Etna. He had parked his bicycle to visit some caves and fell four metres. It is suspected that the man did not die immediately – he had a telephone in his hand with which he presumably wanted to call for help. When an Etna guide saw the bike standing in front of the cave, he called the mountain rescue, but unfortunately any help came too late. The cave into which the Austrian had fallen is located at 1630 metres above sea level and is called “Grotta dei tre livelli<\/strong>” and is a popular excursion destination. <\/p>\n If you want to visit this cave, of course only as far as it is safe, then join us on the South Etna Tour<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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