# Two rabid beaver bites close part of Maryland state park 2026-08-10T11:38:42+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet An aggressive beaver bit a 19-year-old man on the ankle while he fished at Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland on August 5. The animal was captured, euthanised, and tested positive for rabies. It was the second attack in less than two weeks: on July 26, a 13-year-old swimmer was bitten by another beaver at the same park, which also had rabies. Officials have banned swimming, fishing, and boating in affected areas, including the William Houck Day Use Area and boat ramp. Wildlife officers are conducting day and night surveillance around the lake and have dismantled a beaver lodge. The restrictions will stay until the area is declared safe. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is investigating a possible rabies outbreak among local beavers. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: beaver attacks, Cunningham Falls, Maryland park closure, rabies outbreak, wildlife safety Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/two-rabid-beaver-bites-close-part-of-maryland-state-park/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/two-rabid-beaver-bites-close-part-of-maryland-state-park/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.