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American tourist plunges almost 1,000 feet to her death in Italy while taking a photo
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Michaelle Alejandra Rubio Leiva, a 36-year-old American tourist from Florida, died after falling nearly 1,000 feet in the Dolomites, northern Italy, while stepping off a safe mountain path to take a photograph.
- The incident occurred near Forcella Pordoi above Canazei, where Leiva lost her footing on a steep and gravelly section while with her family on a tour.
- Emergency services were called after her sister raised the alarm, but Leiva was pronounced dead at the scene around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
- The Dolomites, a UNESCO-listed mountain range, are popular with tourists but can be dangerous due to steep terrain and loose gravel.
- Leiva, originally from Guatemala and a Brigham Young University graduate, had been working in Italy as a digital nomad and consultant since 2025.
