33-year-old dies after entering restricted area near Kīlauea caldera, Hawaii

A 33-year-old resident of Hawaiʻi was found dead after entering a closed area on the east side of the Kīlauea caldera in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on February 26, 2026. Authorities said the volcano was not erupting at the time of the incident, and the exact cause of death remains under investigation. Source