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A 13-year-old Maryland boy was attacked by a four-foot rabid beaver while swimming at Cunningham Falls State Park; he was airlifted to Johns Hopkins Hospital for rabies post-exposure treatment after the animal latched onto his chest, and the beaver was euthanized following a rabies-positive test. The incident was the first in a series of three at the park, leading to closures and heightened rabies concerns.
A 10-year-old girl was bitten by a beaver at Seneca Creek State Park, part of a string of rabid beaver attacks in Maryland this summer that also hit Cunningham Falls and Hunting Creek Lake. A dead beaver tested positive for rabies, and authorities are searching for other sick beavers while closing affected park areas. Officials caution visitors to keep a safe distance from wildlife and report unusual animal behavior; there is no confirmed outbreak link established yet.
Two teens were attacked by rabid beavers at Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County, Maryland; one teen was airlifted to hospital, the beaver was euthanized and tested rabies-positive, prompting a partial closure of Hunting Creek Lake areas while wildlife officials assess safety. Authorities urge caution around wildlife and remind visitors of rabies risks and the importance of medical care if bitten.
A beaver attacked a 10-year-old girl canoeing in Seneca Creek at Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County, Maryland, prompting a temporary closure of a one-mile trail and nearby parking while authorities search for the animal; the girl sustained three cuts to her upper leg and was treated at Suburban Hospital, with officials noting no other injuries and no signs of a rabies outbreak in the area.
Maryland officials are cautiously optimistic but not yet certain Hunting Creek Lake in Cunningham Falls State Park is safe after two beaver attacks tested positive for rabies; the area remains closed while the DNR conducts fact-finding, searches for more affected animals, and seeks benchmarks before any reopening date is set. Beavers are rarely rabies vectors, but authorities suspect spillover from other wildlife and want to confirm only two animals were involved before guaranteeing public safety.
Two beaver attacks at Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County, Maryland—one beaver testing positive for rabies—have led authorities to close swimming, fishing, boating and other water access while wildlife officials test and remove beavers and monitor park safety; a 19-year-old and a 13-year-old swimmer were bitten within two weeks, with one beaver euthanized after rabies confirmation.
A second beaver bite at Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland led to closures of nearby areas and rabies testing after a 19-year-old fisherman was bitten near the South Beach Day Use Area; the beaver was euthanized, with rabies results pending, following another recent beaver bite in the same area that tested positive for rabies. The Houck Day Use Area, boat ramp, and Big Hunting Creek above the lake were closed to water activities while authorities monitor the situation; daytime surveillance will increase and a nighttime beaver watch will be implemented. The campground remains open, and visitors are urged to stay at least 25 yards away from beavers and report any contact to the Frederick County Health Department.
Two beaver attacks at Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland have led the DNR to test for rabies and close parts of the park. A 19-year-old fisherman was bitten, following a prior incident in which a 13-year-old boy was bitten; the beaver involved in the latest attack was captured and euthanized for rabies testing. Closures include the Houck Day Use Area, the adjacent boat ramp, and Big Hunting Creek above the lake; nighttime monitoring will continue to remove more beavers as authorities investigate a possible rabies outbreak in the local beaver population. The rest of the park remains open.
Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources has closed additional areas of Cunningham Falls State Park around Hunting Creek Lake after a second beaver attack in two weeks; a 19-year-old fisherman was bitten in the South Beach Day Use area, was treated, and the beaver was euthanized with rabies testing by the Maryland Department of Health pending. The Houck Day Use Area, the adjacent boat ramp, and Big Hunting Creek above the lake are closed, and all water access is prohibited until the area is deemed safe. The earlier July 26 attack prompted swimming closures at Hunting Creek Lake and ongoing wildlife surveillance. The campground remains open, and DNR will continue nighttime and daytime monitoring and beaver removal if needed. Anyone who may have had contact with beavers should contact local health authorities.
A 13-year-old boy was airlifted to Johns Hopkins Hospital after a rabid beaver attacked him while swimming at Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland, prompting the closure of the park's swimming beach as wildlife officials searched for the animal; a beaver captured nearby tested positive for rabies, and authorities are continuing investigations and public-safety precautions.
Maryland health officials say the beaver that bit a 13-year-old boy at Cunningham Falls State Park tested positive for rabies. The animal was euthanized for testing, the boy is recovering, and the swimming area was closed temporarily while authorities coordinate testing and ensure visitor safety; anyone potentially exposed should consult a healthcare provider and contact the Frederick County Health Department.
A 13-year-old boy was bitten by a beaver at Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County and was airlifted to Johns Hopkins Hospital with injuries to his hands and chest; authorities will test the beaver for rabies, per WUSA9.
A teenager swimming at Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County, MD, was bitten by a beaver that tested positive for rabies. The beaver was collected and the swimming area at the William Houck Area of Hunting Creek Lake remains closed until safety is confirmed, which could take several days. Officials urge avoiding contact with wild animals and to seek medical advice if exposed.
Extreme winds and dry conditions pushed the Cottonwood Fire near Beaver, Utah, to about 92,254 acres (roughly 144 square miles—the size of Philadelphia) and it remains 0% contained, triggering evacuations, power shutoffs, and Shelter operations as officials warn fire behavior could stay dangerous even with cooler forecasts and crews try to strengthen containment lines.
In a West London flood-prone area, beavers were reintroduced to Paradise Fields to create wetlands that act as a natural sponge, reducing flood risk as climate-fueled storms intensify. Five wild beavers were released in 2023 and the site now hosts eight beavers with a new litter, with no local flooding in the target area for a second winter—an early sign of success. The project showcases a nature-based solution to climate resilience, but experts warn beaver rewilding must be carefully planned to avoid conflicts with farmers, infrastructure, and other local dynamics.