Tourist Captured on Video Scaling Volcano's Smoldering Crater to Retrieve Lost Drone
Authorities in Costa Rica have issued a formal warning after a tourist was filmed climbing 30 feet into the active crater of Poas Volcano to retrieve a lost drone. The incident, captured on surveillance footage on Tuesday afternoon, shows the unidentified man descending into the steaming vent, which routinely emits toxic sulfur gas and superheated ash. Park rangers report that the tourist triggered a seismic alarm, prompting an immediate evacuation of the area. The man, who was treated for minor burns and smoke inhalation, faces a fine of up to five thousand dollars. Officials urge the public to respect all safety barriers, emphasizing that no technological device is worth the risk of a catastrophic volcanic eruption.