An Italian man has been accidentally shot and killed by drug dealers, who mistook him for a policeman, after his navigation system led him into a dangerous part of Rio de Janeiro.

Fifty-two-year-old Roberto Bardella and his cousin Rino Polato were travelling through South America on motorbikes when fate guided them into the Morro dos Prazeres favela in Rio.

Polato, who survived the tragic attack, said to La Repubblica that they were traveling along according to the GPS’ directions when they noticed the navigation system had led them into a very run-down area. Moments later they were confronted by a gang of at least 10 young men who were armed with machine guns, rifles and pistols.

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