Dos Palos, California -- A dedicated educator named Leah Seneng lost her life after being bitten by a bat inside her classroom.
The unfortunate event occurred in mid-October when Seneng, 60, discovered the bat and attempted to remove it from the classroom. Unbeknownst to her, the bat was likely rabid, and during the process, it bit her.
Initially, Seneng did not exhibit any symptoms of rabies, but weeks later, she fell ill and was hospitalized. Despite medical efforts, she succumbed to the infection on November 22, 2024.
The victim’s death was reported last Tuesday. The Fresno County Department of Public Health confirmed the victim was exposed to rabies in Merced County.
Friends identified the victim as Leah Seneng, 60, an artist and art teacher at Bryant Middle School in Dos Palos.
“We are raising funds for her family after her unexpected death for funeral expenses. We ask for privacy for her family during this difficult time and thank you in advance for any donations. Every little bit helps,” Laura Splotch wrote in a GoFundMe campaign.
Rabies is a deadly virus that spreads through the saliva of infected animals, most commonly transmitted via bites.
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