{"id":53620,"date":"2025-10-25T14:19:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T18:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/tourist-69-dies-after-falling-23-feet-from-the-pantheon-in-rome-a-priest-found-him-lying-in-a-ditch\/25\/10\/2025\/"},"modified":"2025-10-25T14:19:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T18:19:33","slug":"tourist-69-dies-after-falling-23-feet-from-the-pantheon-in-rome-a-priest-found-him-lying-in-a-ditch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/tourist-69-dies-after-falling-23-feet-from-the-pantheon-in-rome-a-priest-found-him-lying-in-a-ditch\/25\/10\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Tourist, 69, Dies After Falling 23 Feet from the Pantheon in Rome. A Priest Found Him Lying in a Ditch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">NEED TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A tourist is dead after falling from the Pantheon in Rome and into a ditch on Oct. 24<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The tourist has been identified as Morimasa Hibino, 69, of Japan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Police are currently investigating the fatal incident<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A man suffered a fatal fall at an ancient Roman site popular among tourists.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Morimasa Hibino, a 69-year-old from Japan, died after falling from the Pantheon in Rome and into a ditch on Friday, Oct. 24, according to Italian newspaper <em><a href=\"https:\/\/roma.repubblica.it\/cronaca\/2025\/10\/25\/news\/roma_turista_giapponese_morto_mura_pantheon-424936521\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:La Repubblica;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">La Repubblica<\/a> and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/10\/25\/europe\/japanese-tourist-dies-pantheon-fall-intl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:CNN;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">CNN<\/a>, which cited local police.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hibino, who was identified by the Japanese embassy, was discovered in a ditch near the ancient site in central Rome, according to CNN.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A priest spotted the man lying in the area, located approximately 23 feet below street level, and subsequently contacted authorities in the area, the outlet and <em>La Repubblica<\/em> reported.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Authorities had to break down a gate in order to access the ditch and retrieve Hibino\u2019s body, according to CNN.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Steve Christo &#8211; Corbis\/Corbis via Getty<\/p>\n<p> The Pantheon in Rome<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Police are currently investigating Hibino\u2019s death, according to the outlets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A spokesperson for Rome police did not immediately respond to PEOPLE&#8217;s request for comment on Saturday, Oct. 25.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The man&#8217;s daughter said he fell after suffering a sudden illness that made him feel dizzy, CNN reported, citing local media coverage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Early police investigation paints a similar picture, according to <em>La Repubblica.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hibino was sitting on a parapet when he lost his balance and fell, face-first into the ditch, the Italian newspaper reported, citing initial police findings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Surveillance footage from cameras near the scene captured the incident, according to the newspaper.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/people-news-daily-newsletter-sign-up-8692701\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:PEOPLE's free daily newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">PEOPLE&#8217;s free daily newsletter<\/a> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer\u200b\u200b, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Steve Christo - Corbis\/Corbis via Getty The Pantheon in Rome\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/W__jZr_5zdvUo3Tz.n8TyQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/7ff3459dbd70e763a41831999c776777\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Steve Christo &#8211; Corbis\/Corbis via Getty<\/p>\n<p> The Pantheon in Rome<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">No foul play is suspected, a police spokesperson told CNN. According to the outlet, incidents in the area are not entirely uncommon, and police often patrol to make sure pedestrians do not breach the wall protecting the perimeter of the ancient monument.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Pantheon is one of Italy&#8217;s most popular attractions, with millions of tourists estimated to visit the monument each year, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cp8y529kl8yo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:BBC;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">BBC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It was closed at the time of the fatal incident, per CNN.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tourist-dead-after-falling-at-the-pantheon-in-rome-11837159\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:People;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/tourist-69-dies-falling-23-173550068.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEED TO KNOW A tourist is dead after falling from the Pantheon in Rome and into a ditch on Oct. 24 The<br \/><button class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/tourist-69-dies-after-falling-23-feet-from-the-pantheon-in-rome-a-priest-found-him-lying-in-a-ditch\/25\/10\/2025\/\">Read More &rsaquo;<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":53621,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/MJgrVqW0CcTOnByXhuEX1A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/290c11f32718a08222d722b724e3cd92","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53620"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53620"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53620\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53621"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53620"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53620"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53620"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}