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In the heat of Rio de Janeiro during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, Ana Clara Benevides Machado, a passionate 23-year-old fan, collapsed amid soaring temperatures that spiked to 39C (102F) and a "felt" temperature peaking at a staggering 59.3C. Brazilian media reports, citing post-mortem examinations, strongly indicate heat exhaustion as the cause of her tragic passing.
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Ana Clara, a psychology student hailing from Rondonópolis, embarked on a journey to Rio filled with excitement to attend Swift's concert. However, as the artist started performing, Ana Clara fainted during the second song, prompting immediate medical attention. Despite efforts from paramedics and hospital treatment, she succumbed to cardiovascular shock and lung bleeding, leading to her sudden demise.
Swift, deeply affected by the loss, canceled the following day's show in respect for the fan's passing but continued with the remaining tour dates. Around 60,000 attendees gathered at the Nilton Santos stadium, where distressing scenes unfolded amid the scorching heat. Fans like Nathalia Barbieri, who herself required medical aid after fainting in the extreme conditions, expressed gratitude for surviving such a harrowing experience.
Criticism arose towards the show's organizers, T4F, accused of prohibiting fans from bringing personal water bottles into the stadium. T4F defended their stance, highlighting the distribution of thousands of cups of water and the allowance of disposable cups without limitations.
Nevertheless, this tragic incident shed light on the risks associated with extreme weather conditions during large-scale events, prompting contemplation on safety measures for attendees' well-being.
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