Rabid Beavers Prompt Water-Access Freeze at Cunningham Falls State Park, Maryland
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Two beavers tested positive for rabies after biting visitors at Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County, Maryland, within two weeks, leading officials to close water-access areas (swimming, fishing, boating) while wildlife authorities surveil and remove potentially infected animals. The beavers were euthanized, and health officials emphasize rabies can be prevented with prompt post-exposure treatment. The park remains partially open as investigators determine the outbreak’s extent.
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