Riccardo Pozzobon, an Italian geologist, died after falling into a narrow ice channel while researching Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier. He was just filling his water bottle when he slipped and was swept away by rushing meltwater. Despite rescue efforts, he couldn’t be reached. Pozzobon was a beloved scientist, known for his work with the European Space Agency and passion for planetary geology. Tributes are pouring in, and a fund is being set up to support his family. Nature can be breathtaking—and brutal. #Science #Alaska #Glacier