Young man assaulted by a group of therians: They bit his ankle | Viral case

On February 16, 2026, a young man was reportedly assaulted by a group identifying as therians, who bit his ankle in an incident that quickly went viral in Mexico. Therians are individuals who identify spiritually or psychologically as animals, a subculture gaining visibility, as evidenced by events such as the first Therian meeting at UNAM. Experts have begun providing guidance to parents on recognizing Therian identity in children, highlighting the community's growing social presence. The case has sparked public interest and discussion about the Therian community and its cultural practices.