California art teacher dies after bat bite in classroom

A California art teacher, Leah Seneng, died on November 22 after being bitten by a bat in her classroom, which likely had rabies. This incident marks the third rabies-related death in North America in recent weeks. Seneng, 60, found the bat in mid-October and was bitten while trying to remove it. She initially showed no symptoms but later fell ill and was hospitalized, where she died days later. Public health officials are warning about the risks of bat encounters, as rabies is almost always fatal without prompt treatment. They emphasize the importance of seeking medical care after any animal bite.