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Rabid beavers attack 2 teens in the wild, forcing partial closure of Maryland park
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Key Points:
- Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland has been partially closed following two attacks by rabid beavers, one on a 13-year-old swimmer and another on a 19-year-old fisherman, both of whom required medical treatment.
- Both beavers involved in the attacks tested positive for rabies and were euthanized; swimming access to Hunting Creek Lake remains closed while wildlife experts conduct safety assessments.
- Maryland Department of Natural Resources is actively monitoring the area with traps and thermal imaging to ensure no additional rabid beavers are present, while other parts of the park remain open for camping and hiking.
- Health experts emphasize that rabies is transmitted through saliva via bites or scratches, and advise caution around wild animals, noting that rabid beavers may display unusual aggression and behavior changes.
- Anyone bitten by a wild animal should immediately wash the wound, seek medical attention for rabies vaccination, and report the incident to authorities rather than attempting to capture the animal.
