Rodrigo Becerra, a 26-year-old man from California, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, just short of his birthday. After falling ill, he was found at home and had been treated with antibiotics. His death, linked to rodent exposure, led officials to discover droppings at his workplace, Mammoth Mountain Inn. Despite finding these droppings, authorities stated there was no significant concern for employee or guest safety. His case followed the recent death of Gene Hackman's wife from the same virus, highlighting the dangers of hantavirus spread through rodent waste.
Rodrigo Becerra, 26, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare disease linked to rodents, just days before his birthday, prompting health officials to investigate.
Health officials discovered trace amounts of rodent droppings at Mammoth Mountain Inn but deemed them not concerning for employees or guests, noting the need for awareness.
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