Massive piranha frenzy leaves over 40 swimmers injured

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A vicious piranha attack sent swimmers fleeing a popular river beach in Argentina, leaving dozens of people injured. At least 46 swimmers were hurt last Sunday while swimming in the Paraná River, near the city of Victoria, Argentina, according to the Sun. Both adults and children suffered from bites—a lifeguard said all the injuries he attended to were serious. Victims were treated at Hospital Fermín Salaberry for bites from the carnivorous fish, which reportedly tore chunks of flesh from swimmers. At least one person lost the upper part of a finger in the attacks. While the incident may have shocked beachgoers, the area is known to harbor piranhas. Low water levels in the river lead to a higher concentration of piranhas near the shore, which increases the risk of encounters. According to Argentinian outlet Minuto Uno, Officials had already posted warning signs in the area, designating parts of the river as prohibited for swimming. Officials say visitors entered the restricted areas of water, triggering the chaotic scene as lifeguards rushed to evacuate the beach following the attacks.