Animals were euthanized and tested positive for rabies, doctors urge care and caution with wildlife
A popular state park in Maryland is now partially closed after two recent attacks by rabid beavers.
The first beaver attack at Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County, Maryland, by the town of Thurmont, involved a 13-year-old swimmer on July 26.
The teenage boy, who had injuries to his hands and chest, was airlifted to Johns Hopkins Hospital, according to WJLA in Washington, D.C.
Following the attack, the beaver was euthanized. It tested positive for rabies the following day, a press release from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) noted.
Swimming access to Hunting Creek Lake at the park was closed soon afterward.
hey dnr, in case you didnt know, if one beaver shows up with rabies you can rest assured there’s at least one more around with the same! Good to see you are on the job! $500 mil well spent!