An unexpected erruption at Lascar volcano in the north of Chile was caught on video Saturday, and the startling eruption sent some hikers running as a dense column of smoke shot nearly 20,000 feet …
A mountain guide who was hiking on a Chilean volcano just as it erupted Saturday became so concerned for his safety that he recorded a heartfelt farewell video to his family as he tried to escape the towering column of ash.
The experienced mountaineer said he’s climbed the mountain at least once a week for the past 17 years.The 51-year-old mountain guide said he has climbed the volcano at least 700 times, and has 17 years of experience as a guide. When asked if he was scared during the dangerous trek, the guide said, “I am 51 years old, I have been working for 17 years as a mountain guide, the experience helped me. It was incredible. A blessing. It’s such a beautiful place, I go up once a week.”AFP via Getty Images
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