An American tourist plunged nearly 1,000ft to her death in the Italian Alps after veering off a mountain trail, trying to photograph the spectacular scenery.
Michaelle Alejandra Rubio Leiva, 36, was exploring the Dolomites with her family last Saturday when she reportedly lost her footing near Forcella Pordoi, a dramatic mountain pass overlooking the resort town of Canazei.
The Florida-based communications professional is believed to have strayed from the marked route towards a panoramic viewpoint before plunging approximately 980ft down an exposed section of mountainside, according to Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera.
Her sister raised the alarm, triggering an emergency response in the
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