In Italy, an American tourist is facing charges after breaching the security of Mount Vesuvius. The subject caused an accident and the concern of lifeguards who did everything possible to save his life.
The 23-year-old traveled to the well-known place in the company of three relatives. However, on Saturday, July 9, when they set out to walk the Mount, they had all opted not to pay tickets to go through a safe area.
The group violated the restriction rules and walked a dangerous route, as well as not authorized for tourists. Once at the top, the young man wanted to immortalize his feat, but his cell phone slipped from his hands and fell into the crater of the volcano.
In an attempt to retrieve it, the tourist reached down and leaned over, but lost his balance and fell into the volcano. Fortunately, he survived, with only minor cuts and bruises on his upper body.
The rescue
Different security teams went to the area to help the American. Even the Police, with helicopters from authorized rescue groups, were present.
According to the authorities and caretakers of the tourist area, the subject and his family could be investigated and charged for intrusion into an Italian protected area.
Mount Vesuvius
The Italian volcano is the most famous in all of Europe, and known worldwide, because in 79 AD it covered the city of Pompeii and surrounding places. This eruption killed more than 2,000 people.