Louisiana Girl, 8, Dies After Contracting Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Posted on August 24, 2026 By Emily Chen No Comments on Louisiana Girl, 8, Dies After Contracting Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Lillian Smart Contracted Parasite in Northwest Louisiana According to the state Health Department and a family spokesman, Lillian Smart most likely contracted the parasite while swimming in a lake in northwest Louisiana. NY Criminal Defense Lawyer