Maryland rocked by third beaver attack in weeks after 2 animals test positive for rabies

A 10-year-old girl was bitten by a beaver while swimming at Seneca Creek State Park, the third reported attack in Maryland within three weeks. Wildlife officials are searching for the animal, as two previous beavers involved in attacks at Cunningham Falls State Park tested positive for rabies. Beaver attacks on people are rare and often linked to rabies infection.

• A beaver attacked a 10-year-old girl at Seneca Creek State Park, resulting in three lacerations to her leg.
• This is the third reported beaver attack in Maryland in under three weeks.
• Two previous beaver attacks at Cunningham Falls State Park involved animals that tested positive for rabies.
• Wildlife officials are searching for the beaver involved in the Seneca Creek attack.
• Beaver attacks on people are uncommon and typically associated with rabies infection.