On September 29, 2026, Hong Kong media outlet Hong Kong 01 reported that a man bitten by a dog in Hunan Province, China, did not get vaccinated to save money, developed rabies and died, and had left a video before his death urging others to get vaccinated.

The article cited reports from Chinese media. According to these reports, a man living in Yanxi Town, Liuyang City, in the same province, was bitten by a dog and died. Before his death, the man left a video appealing, "Because I saved 2,000 yuan (approximately 46,700 yen) for the vaccine, it seems I will lose my life. Everyone, please listen to my words, and if you are bitten by an animal, please be sure to get vaccinated."

The man's daughter stated about her father that, while confirming he was bitten by a dog on August 10, then developed rabies and died on September 26, he had not told his family about being bitten by the dog, and although her father's consciousness was relatively clear until just before his death, he occasionally experienced episodes of mania.

Guizhou Radio and Television Station, citing a neighbor, said, "The man did not get vaccinated even after more than 20 days since being bitten by the dog, and when he went to the hospital, it was too late," and also reported that he became delirious a few days after being isolated, and was in a state where "his hands hurt, and he couldn't sleep."

Local authorities have also confirmed that the man died after being bitten by a dog, and are currently tracking the dog that bit him. Previously in the area, when young siblings were bitten by a stray dog, the younger brother informed his family, received the vaccine, and was saved, while his 11-year-old sister, fearing being scolded by her family, concealed the fact, and developed rabies and died several months later.

The article explained that rabies is an acute viral encephalomyelitis caused by the rabies virus. It pointed out that the incubation period is about 1 to 3 months, and once it develops, the fatality rate reaches almost 100%. It also stated that if one seeks medical attention promptly and receives a rabies vaccine after being bitten by an animal, the risk of developing the disease can be effectively reduced. (Edited and translated by Kawajiri)