Why This 3rd Beaver Attack in Maryland Is Much Different than the Others
Two beavers at Cunningham Falls tested positive for rabies, and officials say a third attack at Seneca Creek is likely linked.
- On Thursday, August 13, a 10-year-old girl was bitten by a beaver while swimming at Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County. Officials expanded closure areas on Tuesday out of an abundance of caution.
- This incident marks the third beaver attack in Maryland this summer, following two confirmed rabid beaver encounters at Cunningham Falls State Park on July 26 and August 5. Authorities are searching for possible connections.
- Maryland Department of Natural Resources furbearer biologist Joshua Tabora said there is no evidence of a broader rabies outbreak. He noted, "This is not an animal that's going to seek out conflict unless something is really wrong."
- Visitors should maintain a 25-yard distance from wildlife, increasing to 50 yards if animals display neurological symptoms like walking in circles, Tabora advised. Suspected rabid animals should be reported to the DNR Wildlife Hotline at 410-260-8540.
- While officials remain uncertain how long closures will last, recreational visitors like paddleboarder Jon Cayer are now "keeping an extra set of eyes along the banks" for aggressive behavior. The investigation continues amid unusual circumstances.
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A beaver attacked a 10-year-old girl at Seneca Creek State Park in Maryland, marking the third beaver attack in the state in less than three weeks, wildlife officials say.
Beaver attacks 10-year-old girl at Maryland state park, third such attack in weeks
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