A Swiss tourist has died while on vacation in Agadir after being bitten by a stray dog in Taghazout, north of the city. Despite receiving prompt medical attention, including first aid and a rabies vaccine, her condition worsened and ultimately led to her death, according to Al Akhbar's Thursday, July 3 edition. The newspaper reported that the woman had been playing with the stray dog when it suddenly bit her. Experts initially deemed the bite superficial and non-threatening. Medical staff cleaned and disinfected the wound and administered an anti-rabies injection, but her health deteriorated rapidly. This incident follows two other recent attacks by stray dogs in Agadir. In one case, a young girl was bitten while on the city's beach and was rushed to the emergency unit at Hassan II Hospital, where she was treated. In another, an elderly man was violently attacked while walking along the corniche. Bystanders managed to restrain the dog, and the victim was taken to the hospital for care. These events have reignited concerns over public health and safety in relation to the growing number of stray dogs in the city. They also highlight delays in the implementation of a planned animal shelter project in Agadir. The project, budgeted at 26 million dirhams and spanning 4.5 hectares, is designed to house over 1,000 dogs and 200 cats, but has yet to see completion.
