# Canadian boy dies of rabies after bat lands on his face while sleeping

An 11-year-old boy in Canada died from rabies after a bat landed on his face while he was sleeping. The incident highlights the rare but deadly risk of rabies exposure from bats, even without a visible bite. Public health officials urge immediate medical attention for any potential bat contact.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/02/canadian-boy-dies-rabies-bat-on-face) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:29:38 GMT
- [Fox News World](https://www.foxnews.com/world/11-year-old-dies-rabies-bat-landed-face-sleeping) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:43:55 -0400