64-Year-Old Derek Michael D’Arcy Dies from Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Wading Knee-Deep at Virginia Beach

Derek Michael D'Arcy

In a heartbreaking turn of events that has left a community in mourning, Derek Michael D’Arcy, a 64-year-old pastor, painter, and devoted family man from Tampa, Florida, has passed away after contracting a rare and aggressive flesh-eating bacteria during a family vacation at Virginia Beach. What began as a joyful escape to one of the … Read more

Louisiana Resident Dies from Infection Caused by Waterborne Bacterium Known As Vibrio vulnificus

Vibrio vulnificus

On September 21, 2025, health officials in Louisiana reported the tragic death of a resident due to a rare but severe infection caused by Vibrio vulnificus, a waterborne bacterium found in warm coastal waters. This incident has raised concerns about the risks associated with exposure to contaminated water, particularly in the Gulf Coast region, where … Read more

Six Dead After Consuming Louisiana-Harvested Oysters Contaminated with Flesh-Eating Bacteria Vibrio vulnificus

Vibrio vulnificus

In a tragic surge of infections, Louisiana is grappling with a public health crisis as six people have died and 34 others have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacterium linked to the consumption of contaminated oysters harvested in the state. This outbreak, reported in 2025, marks the highest annual toll of Vibrio vulnificus … Read more