A tourist who climbed Mount Vesuvius by a prohibited route hurt himself by falling in the crater after dropping his phone while taking a selfie.
The 23-year-old man entered the crater of an active volcano in Italy to collect his phone, but after losing his equilibrium, he plummeted several meters.
In order to pull him back, local guides had to abseil into the crater, and a mountain rescue aircraft was even requested.
He was given modest medical attention for scratches and bruises on his arms and back, among other ailments, but he resisted being transferred to the hospital, according to La Repubblica.
The American man and his family are currently the subject of an investigation for using a forbidden route up the volcano while disregarding warning signals that it was hazardous.
They may face charges of trespassing on public property after being reported to the police.
According to reports, the family did not purchase tickets and went over a turnstile to take an illegal path.
The famous Vesuvius, which dominates the southern metropolis of Naples, is known for being the volcano that erupted in 79 AD and obliterated Pompeii.