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Dangerous rabid beavers attack 2 teens, with 1 airlifted and popular park partially closed

First publishedAug 17, 12:00 UTC
Last updatedAug 17, 14:13 UTC · 14m ago
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Dangerous rabid beavers attack 2 teens, with 1 airlifted and popular park partially closed
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A 13-year-old boy was attacked by a rabid beaver at Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland on July 26. He was airlifted to the hospital with injuries to his hands and chest. The beaver was euthanized and tested positive for rabies.

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Two teenagers were attacked by rabid beavers at a park in Maryland. One of them, a 13-year-old boy, was badly hurt and airlifted to the hospital. The beavers were later killed and tested positive for rabies.

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This story is important because it shows the dangers of wild animals and the importance of taking precautions when interacting with them.

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What happened to the teenagers?
They were attacked by rabid beavers at a park in Maryland.
What happened to the beavers?
They were killed and tested positive for rabies.
Where did the attacks happen?
At Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland.
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    Dangerous wild animals can attack people.

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