Last month, National Park Service personnel responded to an incident in a closed area on the east side of Kīlauea caldera within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

On Feb. 27, responders located a 33 year-old individual, whose identity has yet to be released, and airlifted him from the area. He was transported to Hilo Benioff Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

The incident remains under investigation.

Kīlauea caldera contains hazardous terrain, including unstable cliff edges and volcanic features. Visitors are reminded to remain in designated open areas and comply with all closures.