Pompeii officials said the men apparently escaped the initial fall of ash from Mount Vesuvius, then succumbed to a powerful volcanic blast that took place the next morning. The later blast "apparently invaded the area from many points, surrounding and burying the victims in ash," Pompeii officials said in a statement. Pompeii officials said the men apparently escaped the initial fall of ash from Mount Vesuvius then succumbed to a powerful volcanic blast that took place the next morning. He was estimated to have been 30 to 40 years old, Pompeii officials said. Mount Vesuvius remains an active volcano.

Source: CBC News November 21, 2020 19:57 UTC