In a heartbreaking incident in Latina, Italy, Patricia Masithela, a 27-year-old Nigerian woman, lost her life after being mauled by a pack of starving dogs. The attack took place late Monday night at an abandoned villa in the Lazio region.
According to reports from Mirror UK, Patricia had visited the villa to see a male acquaintance, unaware that he was not at home. Tragically, she was ambushed by the pack of dogs as she approached the property.
Neighbors were alerted by her desperate screams, but by the time help arrived, Patricia had sustained critical injuries. She was found lying in a pool of blood with deep wounds covering her body.
Police officers responding to the scene were forced to shoot two of the dogs to allow emergency services to reach Patricia safely. The remaining dogs scattered after the gunfire. Medics worked quickly to stabilize her and rushed her to Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, but despite their efforts, Patricia succumbed to her injuries due to severe blood loss.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances leading to the attack, including how the dogs—believed to be starving—ended up in the area. The tragedy has sparked calls for stricter measures to address the issue of stray and abandoned animals in the region to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Residents of the area have expressed shock and grief over the incident, urging local officials to prioritize public safety and animal control to avoid further loss of life.
SOURCE: Vanguardngr
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