Nine-Year-Old Girl Severely Attacked by Piranhas in Brazilian Lake

A 9-year-old girl named Yasmin Luis Vieira was severely attacked by piranhas while visiting Lago Sul in Caldas Novas, Brazil, during a family outing. The attack occurred moments after she placed her feet in the water, resulting in the loss of two toes and injuries to her other foot. Despite the lake being a popular swimming spot with many children present, there was reportedly poor signage warning of the dangers and no protective barriers. Emergency responders transported Yasmin to a hospital where she underwent surgery to clean and close her wounds and was discharged the same day. Yasmin continues to experience intense pain and emotional trauma, with her mother describing the experience as devastating and noting her daughter's struggle to cope with the loss. The incident has raised concerns about safety measures at the lake, which is freely accessible to the public without adequate warnings.