Henry “Butch” Konietzky died Monday night after the 59-year-old Palm Coast resident was exposed to deadly bacteria in the Halifax River, The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports.

“We are all still in shock,” said Sheila Konietzky, the man’s daughter, according to The Daytona Beach News-Journal. “What’s really devastating is that he fished his whole life. For something like this to take him away from us so quickly, without warning, is really scary.”

WKMG reports that Konietzky was wading knee deep in the river on Saturday, getting crab traps ready. On Sunday, the 59 year old spotted what appeared to be a bug bit on his leg.

“They [doctors] did not take it serious until it started festering and quickly, and then he started feeling ill,” said Debbie Stack, Konietzky’s sister-in-law, according to WKMG.

CBS News reports that Konietzky was infected with Vibrio vulnificus. This particular bacteria can cause vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. The bacteria can also infect the bloodstream if the person has a weakened immune system. According to CBS News, V. vulnificus bloodstream infections are deadly 50 percent of the time.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, V. vulnificus is rare but underreported. Between 1988 and 2006, the CDC obtained reports of more than 900 V. vulnificus infections from the Gulf Coast states, where the majority of cases take place.

According to The Daytona Beach News-Journal, local health officials have warned residents to stop consuming raw shellfish and exposing open wounds in seawater following the 59-year-old man’s demise.

In the last month, two cases of V. vulnificus infection were reported in Volusia and Flagler counties.

Nine people have reportedly died in Florida this year due to V. vulnificus infections.

What do you think of this story? Should health officials do more to warn people that this type of bacteria may live in the water? Share your thoughts in the comments section.