A SPATE of attacks on tourists from terrifying piranha-like fish has forced a popular holiday resort to close its doors. At ...

One of the bathers lost the tip of their toe during a frenzied attack. Officials in the city of Caceres said it was the first time piranhas had been seen at Daveron beach, on the Paraguay River.

The attacks have led the authorities to partially close the popular resort in Bonito. Some of the bites were reportedly caused by the giant tambaqui fish of the red piranha family, which are known ...