Teenager swimming in Maryland lake bitten by rabid beaver
Visitors to Cunningham Falls State Park face temporary closures after a teenager was bitten by a rabid beaver.
The obvious questions
Where did the incident occur?
The incident occurred at the swimming beach in Cunningham Falls State Park, located in Frederick County.
Was the beaver confirmed to have rabies?
Yes, testing confirmed the beaver was positive for rabies.
Is the swimming beach open?
No, the swimming beach has been closed for several days following the attack.
The story so far
Access to the swimming beach at Cunningham Falls State Park is currently restricted, forcing visitors to seek alternative recreation areas for several days. This closure follows a medical emergency involving a 13-year-old boy who sustained injuries during a beaver encounter while swimming in the lake.
The animal involved has been confirmed as rabid, according to testing results cited by DC News Now, WBAL-TV, the Baltimore Sun, WJLA, and WTOP. The severity of the incident necessitated hospitalization for the teenager.
Health authorities have not yet specified the duration of the park's beach closure or provided details regarding additional wildlife surveillance efforts. The immediate next steps for the park, including potential animal management or public health warnings, depend on ongoing assessments of the area.
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Coverage (7)
- Beaver that bit boy at Cunningham Falls State Park test positive for rabies WBAL News Radio · 20h ago
- Officials search for more rabid beavers at Cunningham Falls State after teen bitten WUSA9 · 20h ago
- Beaver that bit boy in Frederick County tests positive for rabies DC News Now · 20h ago
- Teen bitten by beaver at Cunningham Falls State Park WBAL-TV · 20h ago
- Rabies confirmed in Cunningham Falls beaver attack hospitalizing boy, 13 Baltimore Sun · 20h ago
- Rabid beaver bite closes Cunningham Falls swimming beach for several days WJLA · 20h ago
- Teenager swimming in Maryland lake bitten by rabid beaver WTOP · 20h ago
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