American tourist dies after falling into Lake Como

(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 26 - A 52-year-old American tourist died after falling into Lake Como in Tremezzina on Saturday morning.
    The accident occurred in front of the Villa Carlotta garden museum around 6. 30 am local time.
    The man was sitting on a low wall when he lost his balance and fell into the lake about three metres below, according to initial reconstructions.
    He is also said to have hit the base of the wall before entering the water.
    The man was already dead when the emergency services arrived.
    He is believed to have attended a wedding party on Friday night and stayed there until early Saturday morning.
    Photo: Lake Como in northern Italy (ANSA).