The West Australian
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Canadian boy dies from rabies after unnoticed bat exposure during sleep
An 11-year-old Canadian boy died from rabies after a bat landed on his face while he slept in July 2024. The family found no bite marks and released the bat, delaying treatment by weeks. Doctors initially misdiagnosed his symptoms as Bell's palsy before testing confirmed rabies.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 04:11 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 04:20 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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