Two people bitten by beavers in less than two weeks at Maryland park

At Cunningham Falls State Park, two people experienced beaver bites that resulted in positive rabies tests for both animals involved. Consequently, park authorities have restricted access to water areas to ensure public safety. Ongoing surveillance is focused on assessing the rabies situation, and restrictions will persist until health officials confirm that the park is safe for all visitors. Two people have been bitten by beavers at a popular Maryland state park in less than two weeks, prompting officials to partially close the area while they investigate a possible rabies outbreak among the local beaver population. The latest incident occurred on August 5 at Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County, when a 19-year-old man was bitten on the ankle while fishing. The attack followed a July 26 incident in which a 13-year-old swimmer was bitten by another beaver at the same park. Both animals were captured and euthanised, with testing confirming that they had rabies. Authorities have now banned swimming, fishing, boating and other water access in affected areas.Two beaver attacks reported within daysThe first reported attack happened on July 26, when a 13-year-old swimmer was b...