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California father dies from grim brain-swelling disease after wife found him unconscious
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Key Points:
- Daniel Clavel, a 61-year-old Anaheim resident, died last week after contracting West Nile Virus, following nearly 24 days in the ICU without regaining consciousness.
- Clavel’s wife, Tracey, expressed heartbreak, noting he had previously survived a severe motorcycle accident that nearly left him paralyzed, making his death from a mosquito-borne illness especially tragic.
- Orange County is experiencing its highest number of West Nile Virus-positive mosquitoes ever recorded, with Anaheim having the most positive samples in the county this year.
- Health officials urge residents to take precautions such as using insect repellent, eliminating standing water, and covering up during peak mosquito activity at dawn and dusk.
- The Orange County Health Care Agency is investigating Clavel’s death amid 21 reported cases of West Nile Virus in the area this year.
