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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Edward Helmore

Toddler wanders within feet of 400ft cliff near rim of Kīlauea volcano

Backs of people in foreground with orange lava erupting beyond.
In this photo provided by the National Park Service, visitors watch an eruption on the summit of Kīlauea in Hawaii, on 23 December 2024. Photograph: Janice Wei/AP

Hawaii national park rangers have reissued warnings about volcano tourism after a small child wandered off and came within feet of a 400ft cliff near the rim of Kīlauea volcano, whose latest eruption had begun on 23 December.

“The hazards that coincide with an eruption are dangerous, and we have safety measures in place including closed areas, barriers, closure signs and traffic management,” said park superintendent Rhonda Loh in a statement.

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