Man eaten by piranhas after jumping into lake to escape bees
A man has reportedly died in Brazil after jumping into a lake to escape bees, only to drown and be eaten by piranhas.
The 30-year-old was fishing with friends when he jumped into a farm lake in the municipality of Brasilandia de Minas on Sunday, according to the local Fire Department.
A firefighter who performed the rescue said the carnivorous fish has disfigured the man's face and other parts of his body.
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Piranhas are found in South America's Amazon River basin. Getty
His body was found four metres from the shore.
It's not yet known if the attack came before or after the man's death.
The man's friends also jumped into the water, but swam to safety.
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There are about 30 piranha species in the world; all live in South America's Amazon River basin.
Fatal attacks on humans are relatively rare.
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