Israeli killed while climbing volcano in Ecuador

The Cotopaxi volcano spewing ash and vapor is seen from Quito, Ecuador, November 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)
The Cotopaxi volcano spewing ash and vapor is seen from Quito, Ecuador, November 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

An Israeli tourist in his 20s was killed after falling while climbing the Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador, the Foreign Ministry says.

The ministry says the family of the man has been notified, and it was assisting the family in repatriating the body.

No details are provided on how the accident occurred.

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