California Teacher Dies of Rabies After Classroom Bat Bite: Urgent Warning on Prevention
Leah Seneng, a 60-year-old California art teacher, died from rabies after being bitten by a bat in her classroom. The incident marked Merced County’s first rabies death in over three decades. Seneng initially dismissed the minor scratch, but later developed symptoms and succumbed to the disease. Health officials stress the importance of avoiding contact with bats and seeking immediate medical attention if bitten. Rabies is entirely preventable with prompt medical care.
John Q. Hosedrinker