A 27-year-old Nigerian woman, Patricia Masithela, tragically lost her life after being attacked by a pack of starving dogs in Latina, a city in Italy's Lazio region.
Details of the Incident
The attack occurred late Monday night while Patricia was visiting the abandoned villa of a male acquaintance. According to reports from Mirror UK, she was unaware that her friend was not at home.
Her screams alerted neighbors, who later found her critically injured, lying in a pool of blood with severe wounds across her body. Emergency services were called to the scene, but the dogs’ aggression made it difficult for responders to access Patricia.
Police intervened, shooting two of the dogs, causing the rest of the pack to flee. Despite the swift response, Patricia succumbed to her injuries and excessive blood loss after being rushed to Santa Maria Goretti Hospital.
Impact and Reactions
Patricia, a devoted mother to her five-year-old daughter, had recently moved from Nigeria to Lazio. Her untimely death has left her family and friends devastated.
The incident has sparked concerns about stray animals and public safety in the area, with residents demanding stricter measures to address the growing issue of abandoned and starving dogs.
Ongoing Investigation
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, focusing on how the dogs came to be in the area and why they were in such a state of starvation.
This tragedy highlights the urgent need for addressing animal control issues and ensuring public safety to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
