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William Kennedy

‘Be wary’: A family’s loss becomes a tale of caution as Massachusetts man dies after his ‘brain had blown up’

In a devastating and shocking incident, the Boyce family of Massachusetts is left grappling with an unimaginable loss after 62-year-old Kevin Boyce died suddenly from a rare tick-borne illness.

What started as a mild headache and nausea spiraled into a medical nightmare, ultimately revealing a terrifying diagnosis: Powassan virus, a rare but increasingly prevalent threat in the region. Boyce’s family is now speaking out about the tragedy to inform the public about the risk.

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