Breadcrumb Trail Links
Weird World Italian man takes selfie right before falling to death Published Aug 23, 2022 • 1 minute read
You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account.
Man in Italy who took a selfie, then fell to his death after dropping his phone. Photo by Andrea Mazzetto /Instagram Article content An Italian man plummeted nearly 200 metres to his death after taking a selfie with his girlfriend.
Advertisement 2
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY
Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES
Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES
Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.
Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.
Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.
Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Article content
Andrea Mazzetto, 30, had dropped his phone right after taking the photo and was trying to grab it when the unthinkable happened, Corriere del Veneto reported.
Article content
Mazzetto and his girlfriend, Sara Bragante, were climbing Altar Knotto, a rock in his hometown of Rotzo, Italy.
Bragante shared what she called their “cursed last photo together” on her Instagram account, which has since been changed to private.
RECOMMENDED VIDEO We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Play Video
The photo shows the couple high in the hills.
After dropping his phone, Mazzetto slipped and fell while trying to retrieve it, police told the outlet.
By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Thanks for signing up!
A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.
The next issue of Your Midday Sun will soon be in your inbox.
We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again
Advertisement 3
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Article content
Rescue crews were able to get to him in a helicopter, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Advertisement 4
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Article content
Mazzetto often posted photos of himself as well as his adventures with Bragante.
He is scheduled to be buried on Wednesday.
Share this article in your social network
Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information.