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West Nile virus claims third Indiana victim

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- An Indianapolis resident has died from the West Nile virus.

It's the third confirmed Indiana death this year from the mosquito-borne illness. It happened on Aug. 27.

An Evansville-area resident also died on Aug. 15.

State officials say West Nile cases within the mosquito population are higher than in previous years, so residents should take steps to protect themselves.

Mosquitoes carrying the virus have been found in at least 67 Indiana counties.

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