Rabies-confirmed beaver attack prompts health alert at New Jersey lake
TL;DR
An 8-year-old boy and other visitors were attacked by a beaver at Lake Henry in Mahwah, NJ; the animal was later confirmed rabid. The beaver had attacked others earlier in the day, was captured for testing, and officials issued a public-health warning while those bitten receive treatment. Rabies can be prevented with prompt treatment but is fatal if untreated.
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