Maryland rocked by third beaver attack in weeks after 2 animals test positive for rabies
A beaver attacked a 10-year-old girl swimming at Seneca Creek State Park, marking Maryland's third reported beaver attack in less than three weeks.
TL;DR
- A beaver attacked a 10-year-old girl at Seneca Creek State Park, resulting in three lacerations to her leg.
- This is the third reported beaver attack in Maryland in under three weeks.
- Two previous beaver attacks at Cunningham Falls State Park involved animals that tested positive for rabies.
- Wildlife officials are searching for the beaver involved in the Seneca Creek attack.
- Beaver attacks on people are uncommon and typically associated with rabies infection.