Canadian boy, 11, dies of rabies after waking to bat on his face
An 11-year-old Canadian boy died of rabies in 2024 after being bitten by a bat while sleeping at a cottage. The case highlights the difficulty of diagnosing rabies in the absence of obvious symptoms or a clear history of exposure.
Why it matters
This tragic case serves as a public health warning regarding the dangers of bat encounters and the importance of immediate medical intervention after potential exposure.
Image source, MyLoupe/Universal Images Group via Getty Images By Sareen Habeshian Published 2 July 2026, 04:00 BST Updated 2 hours ago An 11-year-old Canadian boy has died from rabies after being awoken by a bat on his nose and mouth.
The article is a clinical and factual report based on a medical journal publication.
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