Nigerian Woman Mauled to Death by Dogs in Italy’s Latina Region
Patricia Masithela, a 27-year-old Nigerian living in Latina, Italy, tragically lost her life after being attacked by a pack of starving dogs late Monday night. The incident occurred at a derelict villa in the Lazio region where Patricia had gone to visit a male acquaintance, unaware he was not at home.
Her screams alerted neighbors, who witnessed the horrific attack. Police rushed to the scene, shooting two of the dogs to gain access to the critically injured Patricia, while the remaining dogs fled.
Patricia was found in a pool of blood with severe bite wounds covering her body. Despite emergency treatment and being rushed to Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, she succumbed to her injuries due to extensive blood loss.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine how the pack of reportedly starving dogs came to be in the area. The incident has sparked outrage among residents, prompting calls for stricter measures to address stray animal management and ensure public safety.