I read the article. Says he reported the bite to a veterinarian and made a written report. Was originally treated, but treatment discontinued because the medication was out of date. Died 8 months after the bite.
“The military probe placed most of the blame on Shumaker and his command for ignoring general military orders, called General Order-1B, which forbids pets or mascots.”
Ridiculous. Of course troops will have pets and mascots—and have since the beginning of time.
And how did he die 8 months after the bite? Is rabies that slow to act? Didn’t he get treatment in the meantime?
Why was the medicine out of date?
Why wasn’t he given up to date medicine once that was acquired?
If it wasn’t obtained immediately, why not?
Of course, the official army investigation will absolve
everyone (or if necessary, place the entire blame on a low-level, expendable scapegoat...)