A Maryland teenager required emergency medical treatment and multiple surgeries after a rabid beaver attacked him while swimming in a state park. The incident occurred when the animal bit the teen’s chest and held on during a family outing, prompting swift action to prevent the spread of rabies. Authorities confirmed the beaver was infected, raising concerns about exposure risks in natural settings. Health officials are advising the public to remain cautious around wildlife, particularly in areas where rabies cases have been reported.
A teenager underwent multiple surgeries after a rabid beaver attacked him while he was visiting a state park in Maryland with his family. Dominick Cebula, 13, was enjoying a swim at Cunningham Falls State Park and looking at fish underwater July 26 when he felt the animal latch onto his chest and refuse to let...
