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Jan 5, 2025
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Deadly bacteria claims life of Texas man following fishing trip along Gulf Coast - Shocking details emerge


Deadly bacteria claims life of Texas man following fishing trip along Gulf Coast - Shocking details emerge

Deadly Vibrio Bacteria Claims Another Victim in Texas

A 66-year-old Texas man tragically died from an infection caused by flesh-eating bacteria he unknowingly contracted while fishing along the Gulf Coast. Randy Bunch, as identified by relatives, was crabbing and fishing in Freeport when he stepped into shallow water off a boat ramp to retrieve a crab trap.

His daughter, Brandy Pendergraft, of Pearland, shared that her father had a small, days-old scrape on his right foot that went unnoticed. After experiencing pain a few hours later, Bunch sought medical attention at the emergency room but was sent home when doctors found nothing wrong. However, his condition worsened rapidly, and he returned to the hospital the next day, where it was discovered he had contracted vibrio bacteria.

According to Pendergraft, "The blisters were taking over his whole body. It was spreading. Just like a fire." Unfortunately, Bunch passed away less than a week after coming into contact with the water.

What do you think?

  • Should there be more awareness about the risks of vibrio bacteria?
  • What precautions can people take while engaging in water activities to prevent such infections?
  • Do you think enough is being done to prevent cases of vibrio infections?

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Jenn Jones is an award-winning professional journalist with 10+ years of experience in the field. After graduating from the Columbia School of Journalism, she began her career at a local newspaper in her hometown before moving to a larger metro area and taking on more demanding roles as a reporter and editor before calling Breaking Now News her home.

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