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Maryland boy recovering from surgeries after rabid beaver attack at state park
The Guardian • • health
Key Points:
- A 13-year-old Maryland boy, Dominick Cebula, is recovering after being attacked by a rabid beaver while swimming in Cunningham Falls state park, requiring multiple surgeries and rabies post-exposure treatment.
- The beaver was confirmed rabid after being caught and euthanized, and similar attacks have occurred recently in the same area, prompting investigations into a potential rabies outbreak.
- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has initiated surveillance and control measures, including dismantling a beaver lodge and monitoring the lake to remove any additional rabid beavers.
- Authorities advise maintaining a safe distance of at least 25 yards from beavers, which are typically non-aggressive but can transmit rabies, a fatal viral disease preventable through timely post-exposure prophylaxis.
- The CDC has reported a 17% increase in rabies-related inquiries this summer compared to last year, highlighting growing public concern about potential rabies exposures.
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