Latest News About Rabid Beaver

Here are the latest updates I can share based on recent reports:

• A rabid beaver attack occurred at Lake Henry in Mahwah, New Jersey, with an 8-year-old boy among those affected. Authorities later confirmed the beaver tested positive for rabies, and affected individuals were receiving medical care.[1][3]
• Health officials issued alerts advising anyone who had contact with the animal to seek medical evaluation promptly, and to avoid wildlife in the area.[3][1]

Additional context:

• Related rabid-beaver incidents have been reported in other states over the years, including notable cases in Georgia and Pennsylvania, though those events are not connected to the current New Jersey incident.[2][4]
• Private videos and news team coverage of the New Jersey event have circulated, underscoring public concern about wildlife rabies in popular park areas.[6][1]

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