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Tour Leader Perishes within the Colosseum

In a sombre turn of events, a 60-year-old tour guide named Paola Salvatori lost her life at Rome's iconic Colosseum last Tuesday evening. The incident occurred around 5:30 PM, and she was pronounced dead upon arrival of the ambulance.

The woman, a licensed guide since 2017, was leading a group of about 25 tourists on the first floor of the Colosseum when she collapsed. The cause of her death is currently under speculation, with several of her colleagues attributing it to the intense heat and working conditions.

According to reports, the Colosseum can become unbearably hot during the summer months, when temperatures in Rome often exceed 30 degrees Celsius. It's a challenge that many tour guides face as they lead groups through the nearly two-thousand-year-old symbol of Rome.

Paola, who hailed from Italy, had reportedly been feeling unwell before the incident. Some of her colleagues believe that there may be causes beyond the heat for her death, although no definitive evidence has emerged yet.

The state administration of the Colosseum has confirmed the incident, but there are no search results identifying specific tour leaders who have criticized the working conditions related to her death. However, Italian tour guide Paola Salvatori herself had expressed concerns about the working conditions in the past, stating that it's impossible to work under the current conditions due to overtourism.

The Colosseum, one of Italy's most popular tourist attractions, welcomed 14.7 million paying visitors last year. Despite its historical significance, the high number of visitors puts a strain on the tour guides and the infrastructure of the ancient site.

Several tourists attempted to revive Paola, but were unsuccessful. The news of her death was made public by a statement from unionized tour guides, sparking a debate about the working conditions at the Colosseum.

As the investigation into Paola's death continues, the tourism industry and the government are urged to take a closer look at the working conditions at the Colosseum and other popular tourist sites to ensure the safety and well-being of all those who work there.