This article is from the source 'independent' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/ten-people-wounded-by-flesheating-piranhas-while-bathing-in-argentina-9071765.html

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Ten people wounded by flesh-eating piranhas while bathing in Argentina Ten people wounded by flesh-eating piranhas while bathing in Argentina
(4 days later)
At least 10 people, including a young boy, have been injured by piranhas in Argentina since Thursday, in the second spate of attacks in lessthan a month.At least 10 people, including a young boy, have been injured by piranhas in Argentina since Thursday, in the second spate of attacks in lessthan a month.
The carnivorous fish, known as palometas, have The carnivorous fish, known as palometas, have been attacking swimmers at the popular beach on the Paraná River in Rosario, 185 miles (300km) northeast of Buenos Aires.
been attacking swimmers at the popular beach on the Paraná River in Rosario, 185 miles (300km) northeast of Buenos Aires. Federico Cornier, the Director of Lifeguards in the city, described the fish as “a type of piranha, big, voracious and with sharp teeth that can really bite”.
Federico Cornier, the Director of Lifeguards in the city,
described the fish as “a type of piranha, big, voracious and with sharp teeth
that can really bite”.
In December, 70 bathers were bitten by the fish as they tried to cool down when summer temperatures reached an unusual high of 38C (100F).In December, 70 bathers were bitten by the fish as they tried to cool down when summer temperatures reached an unusual high of 38C (100F).
 During the attack, the piranhas bit off part of a  During the attack, the piranhas bit off part of a seven-year-old girl’s finger, while other swimmers suffered deep cuts to their ankles and hands.
seven-year-old girl’s finger, while other swimmers suffered deep cuts to their
ankles and hands.
Read more: Sixty injured in piranha attack on Christmas DayRead more: Sixty injured in piranha attack on Christmas Day
Experts told the Buenos Aires Herald that the fish are in the area due a combination of high temperatures and lower numbers of caimans, which the piranhas usually prey on.
Experts told Health authorities in the area have warned that palometas are attracted by wounds and blood.
the Buenos Aires Herald that the fish are in the area due a Read more: Testicle-eating fish, the Pacu, found in Paris with fears it could be coming to the UK
combination of high temperatures and lower numbers of caimans, which the piranhas usually prey on.
Health
authorities in the area have warned that palometas are attracted by wounds and
blood.
Read more:
Testicle-eating fish, the Pacu, found in Paris with fears it could be coming to the UK