Dangerous rabid beavers attack 2 teens, with 1 airlifted and popular park partially closed
Two teenagers were recently attacked by rabid beavers in Cunningham Falls State Park (pictured here) in Frederick County, Maryland. (iStock)The more recent incident took place on August 5, when a 19-year-old fisherman was bitten in the ankle by a beaver. Other areas of Cunningham Falls State Park remain open for camping and hiking. Doctors who were interviewed said beavers typically avoid people.
- ▪Two teenagers were recently attacked by rabid beavers in Cunningham Falls State Park (pictured here) in Frederick County, Maryland. (iStock)The more recent incident took place on August 5, when a 19-year-old fisherman was bitten in the ankl
- ▪Other areas of Cunningham Falls State Park remain open for camping and hiking.
- ▪Doctors who were interviewed said beavers typically avoid people.
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Travel Dangerous rabid beavers attack 2 teens, with 1 airlifted and popular park partially closed Animals were euthanized and tested positive for rabies, doctors urge care and caution with wildlife By Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News Published August 17, 2026 8:00am EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Bison attacks man at Yellowstone National Park campground Fox News senior national correspondent William La Jeunesse discusses the shocking video of a grandfather being thrown 8 feet into the air by a wild bison at Yellowstone National Park. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A popular state park in Maryland is now partially closed after two recent attacks by rabid beavers.
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