Father’s Battle Against Flesh-Eating Bacteria | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

A father of two in Idaho is fighting for his life after a seemingly innocent bug bite spiraled into a terrifying flesh-eating infection. What started as flu-like symptoms turned into a leg swollen, blistered, and turning black — forcing doctors to realize they were dealing with a rare, aggressive bacteria. After being misdiagnosed with cellulitis, Jon endured multiple surgeries, lost feeling in his leg, required a ventilator, and now battles in the ICU. His wife drives daily to see him while juggling childcare, and the family’s GoFundMe is rallying support as recovery could take months…