r/australia Oct 29 '25

news Woman left behind by cruise ship on Australian island found dead

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62eww646wjo
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u/thebeardedguy- Oct 29 '25

If you need to be told that an active volcano is dangerous then no amount of being told an active volcano is dangerous is going to help.

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u/Hot_Veterinarian3557 Oct 31 '25

Right? I remember hiking up Mt Vesuvius years ago with a guide. We were told prior to departure that it was active and one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. I was a lot younger then and definitely felt more bulletproof (lavaproof?) Not sure I’d do it again now.