Tourist Dies After Falling from Rome's Pantheon
A 69-year-old Japanese tourist, Morimasa Hibino, died after falling from the outer wall of the Pantheon in central Rome on Friday night, according to local police.
The victim was found in a ditch about 7 meters below street level by a priest, who then alerted the authorities. It is believed that the man fell while sitting on the perimeter wall after suffering a sudden illness that caused dizziness, as reported by his daughter who was traveling with him.
The man is thought to have fallen while sitting on the perimeter wall after suffering a sudden illness that made him dizzy.
An investigation into the incident has been opened, but no foul play is suspected, according to a Rome police spokesperson. The ancient monuments in Rome, including the Pantheon, are situated about 23 feet below the current street level, giving them a sunken appearance.
Author's summary: Tourist falls to death from Pantheon wall.
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