Teenager swimming in Maryland lake bitten by rabid beaver
Public access to swimming areas at Cunningham Falls State Park is suspended following a confirmed rabid beaver attack on a teenager.
The obvious questions
What happened at Cunningham Falls State Park?
A 13-year-old boy was bitten by a beaver while swimming in the lake.
Why is the beach closed?
The beaver involved in the bite incident tested positive for rabies.
How long will the swimming area remain closed?
Coverage indicates the beach will be closed for several days, though an exact reopening date has not been provided.
The story so far
Visitors to Cunningham Falls State Park are currently barred from the lake’s swimming beach as authorities implement closures following a recent encounter. A 13-year-old boy required hospitalization after being bitten by a beaver while swimming in the lake. The incident has disrupted recreational activities at the site, which will remain inaccessible for several days while officials manage the area.
The attack has been linked to a rabies diagnosis. According to the Baltimore Sun, laboratory testing confirmed the presence of the virus in the animal involved in the encounter. Reports from WTOP, WBFF, WBAL-TV, and PennLive.com document that the teenager was bitten while in the water, prompting the immediate closure of the swimming beach to ensure public safety.
While the swimming area is shuttered, official statements have not yet specified when the park will fully reopen for aquatic activities. Pending information includes the outcome of health monitoring for the individual involved and any further protocols being enacted by state park management to prevent additional wildlife interactions.
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Coverage (7)
- Beaver that bit boy at Cunningham Falls State Park test positive for rabies WBAL News Radio · 21h ago
- Officials search for more rabid beavers at Cunningham Falls State after teen bitten WUSA9 · 21h ago
- Beaver attacks, bites 13-year-old boy at Maryland state park PennLive.com · 21h ago
- Teen bitten by beaver at Cunningham Falls State Park WBAL-TV · 21h ago
- Rabid beaver bite closes Cunningham Falls swimming beach for several days WBFF · 21h ago
- Rabies confirmed in Cunningham Falls beaver attack hospitalizing boy, 13 Baltimore Sun · 21h ago
- Teenager swimming in Maryland lake bitten by rabid beaver WTOP · 21h ago broke it first
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