Leah Seneng, a 60-year-old art teacher, died from rabies after being bitten by a rabid bat in her classroom, highlighting the dangers of bat encounters.
Health officials stated that most rabies cases are transmitted through animal saliva, particularly from bats and skunks, where bites can often go undetected.
Friends described Leah Seneng as adventurous, noting she likely attempted to help the bat, which ultimately led to her tragic illness and death.
Rabies is preventable with treatment before symptoms develop, yet it remains almost always fatal once symptoms appear, emphasizing immediate reporting of bat encounters.
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