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Index – Abroad – Rats bred in the Roman Colosseum, leading to an increased risk of infection

Index – Abroad – Rats bred in the Roman Colosseum, leading to an increased risk of infection

Mice roam the Colosseum in Rome after a pile of rubbish has accumulated in the building. The authorities launched a disinfection operation and set up mouse traps at the site. According to Italian law enforcement agencies, the number of dangerous rodents has increased due to the littering of tourists.

Roman authorities took emergency measures after there was a risk of infection around the Colosseum. Rats have infested the famous building According to the authorities, about seven million rats live in Rome.

Sabrina Alfonsi, head of the city’s garbage collection company, said there was “unusual interference” with the matter over the weekend. According to him, the workers cleaned up the trash and put mousetraps in the Colosseum.

thought Alfonsi

The rats were attracted to the site by the tourists’ waste.

He added that the sweltering heat exacerbated the problem, and thirsty tourists threw lots of drink bottles at the monument.

The commander said that the workers have now removed the piles of rubbish, and next week they will clean the green areas around the Colosseum, in addition to clearing the aqueducts.

the BBC He confirms that the Italian capital has been suffering from a lot of waste for years, and the bins often overflow, so people throw garbage directly into the street.