"Father Saves Daughter from Rabid Beaver Attack at Georgia Lake"

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"Father Saves Daughter from Rabid Beaver Attack at Georgia Lake"
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A 55-pound rabid beaver attacked a young girl while she was swimming at Lake Lanier in Gainesville, Georgia. The girl's father intervened and killed the beaver to protect his daughter. The beaver was later diagnosed with rabies, and the girl was taken to the hospital for treatment. County officials are urging pet owners to ensure their animals are vaccinated against rabies.

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