A 27-year-old Nigerian woman, Patricia Masithela, tragically lost her life in Latina, Italy, after being attacked by a pack of starving dogs. The incident occurred late Monday night when Patricia visited a male friend’s abandoned villa in the Lazio region, unaware that he was not home.
Her desperate screams alerted neighbors, but by the time help arrived, Patricia was found severely injured, lying in a pool of blood with multiple deep wounds. Emergency responders rushed her to Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries due to excessive blood loss.
Police intervened by shooting two of the aggressive dogs to access the scene, while the remaining pack scattered. Local authorities are investigating the incident, focusing on how the dogs, reportedly malnourished, ended up in the area.
The tragic event has reignited debates on stray animals and public safety, with residents demanding stricter measures to prevent future attacks.
