Avery Koonce, 19, a cadet at the US Air Force Academy,
tragically di ed on September 4th from complications of untreated
pneumonia caused by a rare bacterial infection. Experts believe,
timely antibiotics could have prevented her death. Koonce,
a former track star, had been experiencing symptoms of pneumonia
before passing away. Her death highlights the importance of seeking
medical attention for respiratory infections.Note: we are republishing
this story which originally made the news in October 2024.
