A family is grieving the loss of their 8-year-old daughter. She died after being diagnosed with a rare infection caused by Naegleria fowleri. This infection is almost always fatal and is typically found in warm freshwater bodies.

The infection is described as severe and can cause significant damage to the brain. Fewer than 10 cases are reported annually in the US. Further details about this case are available, including a statement from the family.

The parents shared their grief on social media, saying their daughter's injuries were too severe for her to recover.