Falling off a cliff while trying to see a volcanic eruption close...I lived thanks to the trees
Jun 16, 2025
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Fortunately, the tree prevented his fall and avoided a fatal accident.
According to the New York Post and other U.S. media, A, a 30-year-old man from Boston, slipped off a cliff at around 9 p.m. while trekking in Hawaii Volcano National Park to see the eruption of Kilauea volcano closer.
It was found that he had an accident while walking in a dark place without a flashlight or headlight.
At the time, the National Park Service (NPS) rescue team was nearby to manage traffic caused by the volcanic eruption, and immediately began searching as soon as they received the report.
Rescue teams found him 9 meters below the cliff. The rescue team said "The tree appears to have prevented his fall"Without the tree, it was more likely to have fallen more than 30 meters and sustained fatal injuries"
The man suffered minor injuries to his face and was not life-threatening.
As he waited for the rescue, Kilauea volcano created a spectacular scene, erupting lava up to 100 m high.
Meanwhile, last year, a tourist crashed into the sea below an 18-meter cliff while looking for a dangerous place to see the sunrise in Hawaii.
He was swept into the sea with the vehicle but miraculously survived, suffering only minor facial injuries and hypothermia.
The National Park Service warned tourists that ignoring no-go areas or approaching dangerous places could lead to serious accidents.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
