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McMinnville Woman Dies Following Tick Bite

A 20-year-old McMinnville woman has died from a reported tick bite.

Health officials stated Katie Underhill died after a five-week battle with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

Reportedly, the disease was first diagnosed as the flu.

Health officials state residents should beware of flu-like symptoms following insect bites, especially if they become more severe after two to five days.

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