Only this year at least 30 people looked for assistance due to injuries suffered in water. In one of the most serious cases, women lost part of the finger.
The closure ordered IMASL (Institute for Environmental Protection of Mato Grosso to Sul) at the end of March, after the warning of the Bonita City Administration. Later at the request of the owner, activities that do not involve entry into the water are recharged. An artificial lagoon still remains closed for an indefinite period, until physical barriers are placed and warnings that will prevent swimmers to coming in contact with fish.
Located in the rural area Bonita, Praia that Figueira is a private tourist complex with a large number of visitors. It is located near the Formoso River and has an artificial lagoon in which tourists can observe the fish, which is one of the main attractions of that place.
Among the species that are artificially entered in the lagoon are included in Paku, Dourado, Matrinx and paca pearing (tambaqui). The last species was particularly attracted to the attention of the authorities. Paca pearing comes from the Amazon Basin, it is known for its teeth that resemble human masters and extremely strong jaws, because it feeds on hard fruit and nuts.
Generally grows up to 70 inches, although specimens are recorded longer than meters. Their lifespan is over 20 years and appears to be resembled pirates.
According to the Bonita City Administration, more than 80% of the recorded attacks in the city this year happened just to Praia to figure.
The Praia complex that Figueira announced that he set up protective barriers for fish. It also works on removing these fish species from an artificial lagoon.
(Vijesti.ba)
