A 38-year-old woman in Spain has died after being bitten by a pet rat.

An unusual incident in Villarreal, Spain, shocked pet owners. A 38-year-old mother of two lost her life after being bitten by her pet rat.

The incident occurred around 10:30 PM on Friday night. The Colombian woman was heading to the hospital for medical assistance after her rat bite, accompanied by her children aged 11 and 17. However, she suddenly collapsed just outside the hospital.

Health workers immediately intervened, but they were unable to save the woman. The police cordoned off the scene and an investigation was launched. The autopsy results are expected to reveal whether the rat bite contributed to her death.

Experts indicate that rat bites rarely lead to serious health issues. There is a risk of rabies and some bacterial infections, particularly. Therefore, it is recommended to wash the wound immediately in case of a bite.

Similar cases have occurred in the past. In 2007, a man in England suffered anaphylactic shock as a result of a rat bite. This incident demonstrated that rat bites could cause allergic reactions.

However, officials from the British Hamster Association emphasize that such incidents are extremely rare. They state that rats generally do not transmit diseases to humans, and in fact, the likelihood of them contracting diseases from humans is higher.

This incident once again highlighted the importance of pet owners being cautious and prepared for potential allergic reactions.