Maryland rocked by third beaver attack in weeks after 2 animals test positive for rabies
A child was injured in a beaver attack at Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County while participating in a supervised swimming and wading activity on Thursday afternoon. Park staff members responded quickly to remove the aggressive animal from the situation.
The incident represents the third such attack reported across Maryland in under three weeks, raising public health concerns. Testing has confirmed rabies infection in two beavers involved in recent attacks, prompting wildlife officials to locate and contain the animal responsible for Thursday's encounter.
- 10-year-old girl attacked by beaver during supervised swimming at Maryland state park; staff intervened
- Third beaver attack in Maryland within three weeks; two animals tested positive for rabies
- Wildlife authorities conducting search for the animal involved in Thursday's incident