A Japanese tourist on a European vacation with his daughter tragically plunged to his death at the ancient Roman Pantheon temple in a freak accident on Friday, according to Italian authorities.

Morimasa Hibino, 69, was believed to be resting on the parapet next to the 2,000-year-old landmark when police believe he lost his balance and plummeted 23 feet to his death, Italy’s La Repubblica reported . 3

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Hibino’s frantic daughter screamed for help, with firefighters responding to the scene finding her father in critical condition after suffering from life-threatening injuries and severe blood loss, the outlet said.

Roman police told CNN that they have opened an investigation into the fatal mishap but authorities do not believe there was any foul play involved.

Police told the o

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