Warning Issued After Toddler's Close Call at Kilauea Volcano

Wed Jul 02 2025 10:17:22 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Warning Issued After Toddler's Close Call at Kilauea Volcano

A family outing turns nearly tragic as a toddler nearly plunges over the edge at Kilauea National Park.


Hawaii's Kilauea volcano proves its dangerous allure, as park officials express concern over visitor safety following a shocking incident involving a toddler who almost fell from a cliff overlooking an active volcano.



In a startling incident at Kilauea National Park on Christmas Day, a toddler was nearly lost to the depths of a 400-foot cliff. According to reports from park officials, the young boy dashed away from his family and headed straight toward the rim of the notorious volcano. In what can only be described as a narrow escape, the boy’s mother managed to seize him just moments before he would have plummeted to his demise.

Park ranger Jessica Ferracane, who witnessed the event unfold, stressed the importance of sharing this alarming incident to help prevent similar occurrences in the future. “His mother, screaming, managed to grab him,” Ferracane recounted, noting that the child was just a foot from the edge when saved.

Kilauea, recognized as one of the globe's most active volcanoes, is famous for its frequent eruptions, with the most recent one beginning on December 23 that continues at a low intensity. The eruption has generated captivating views of lava surface jets, drawing families to the national park for an up-close experience.

In the aftermath of the incident, officials emphasized the need for vigilance among visitors, urging them to remain on designated trails and adhere to closure signs. “Those who ignore the warnings and slip into restricted areas do so at great risk,” the park stated, reinforcing the criticality of family supervision in hazardous zones.

Ranger Ferracane hopes that raising awareness about this near-fatal incident will facilitate safety measures and prevent future tragedies involving the park’s visitors.

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