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How Are Lava Tour Boats Regulated?

Harrison Patino

Earlier in the week, a young woman who was severely injured by a lava bomb spoke to the media for the first time. 20-year-old Jessica Tilton and her family were visiting Hawaii from Illinois. The Tilton’s booked a lava viewing boat tour out of Hilo on July 16th.

Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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