A seven-year-old has tragically died after being infected by a rare brain-eating amoeba.
David Pruitt, 7, was swimming in a lake in northern California when he was infected and went on to develop a condition known as primary amoebic meningoencephalitis.
His aunt Crystal Hayley announced in a GoFund me page that the boy had sadly passed after spending days on life support.
She wrote: "We are sad and broken hearted to report, that our sweet little David has passed on.
"He is now in the loving arms of our Lord and family members who have passed before him.
"We are rejoicing in knowing he is no longer in pain and in the best of care."
The boy was infected while swimming in a freshwater lake in Tehama County last month, but the exact location hasn't been disclosed.
On July 30, little David was rushed to the emergency room and then flown to UC Davis Medical Center, where he was put on life support with severe brain swelling.
According to a press release by the Tehama County Health Services Agency, an infection occurs when the water containing the amoeba goes up the nose "forcefully".
The statement seen by the Los Angeles Times reads goes on: “From the nose, the amoeba can sometimes migrate to the brain and destroy brain tissue."
On the GoFundMe page, which has now raised more than $23,000, people took to express their condolences and pay tribute to the seven-year-old, who also left behind two sisters.
David's parents are said to be "unbelievably humbled" by the support.
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They have directed people to Kyle Cares Amoeba Awareness Foundation as they are keen to raise awareness of the issue so no other family has to go through their tragic experience.
Ms Hayley wrote: "David has passed on, but his death does not need to be in vain. Please go to 'Kyle Cares Amoeba Awareness Foundation'.
"The site will provide you and your loved ones with potentially life saving tips. Please spread awareness about this amoeba."
