California Man Dies from Flesh-Eating Bacteria Contracted in Pond.

A California man died of necrotizing fasciitis, a flesh-eating bacteria, after wading into standing water with a small cut on his arm while chasing his dog into a pond. The infection spreads quickly, killing the body’s soft tissue. Even with treatment, up to 1 in 3 people with necrotizing fasciitis die from the infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The bacteria is often found in warm, brackish water and enters the body through broken skin. The man's mother is urging the public to avoid standing water and seek medical attention immediately if they notice any redness or swelling.