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Man dies after rescue from restricted area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- A 33-year-old Hawaii resident died after entering a closed and hazardous area at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
- Park officials cited hazardous terrain with unstable edges and volcanic features as the cause for the area being closed.
- The incident occurred while Kīlauea’s activity has been in an episodic state since 2024.
- Rescue teams conducted an overnight search before the man was found and airlifted to a hospital.
- The man’s identity is being withheld pending privacy considerations.
- The park service said the incident remains under investigation.
- Visitors are advised to stay in designated open areas and comply with closures.
- Despite the incident, there was no eruption at the time of the event.
- Officials released the incident details through NBC News and credited reporters Mirna Alsharif and Meriam Bouarrouj.
- The incident remains under investigation by the National Park Service.
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