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Public safety incidents reported in Paraguay and Peru
In Encarnación, Paraguay, a woman named Mirna was attacked by a dog in the San Pedro neighborhood while traveling by motorcycle to the IPS medical institute. The incident occurred around 5:00 AM on Saturday, October 10. The victim sustained serious injuries, including tissue loss, requiring medical cleaning and anesthesia. While a local resident acknowledged the animal was aggressive and had bitten others previously, she denied ownership, though she reportedly held the animal's vaccination records. The victim has reported the incident to the San Pedro police.
In Miraflores, Peru, security cameras captured a man on a scooter harassing a female athlete during her morning exercise routine on Sunday. The footage shows the individual intentionally approaching the woman from behind before fleeing on his electric vehicle. Local authorities are reviewing the video to identify the suspect following public outcry and calls for increased patrols in the district.