Here are the latest developments I can share based on recent reporting.
- A rabid beaver attack occurred at Lake Henry in Mahwah, New Jersey, with an 8-year-old boy among those bitten. The animal was captured and tested positive for rabies, and health officials advised anyone who may have contact with the beaver or who was exposed to seek medical evaluation.[2][5][8]
- The incident attracted local news coverage and social media discussion, including video footage of the attack and official statements urging caution around wildlife and vaccination for pets.[3][4]
Note: I don’t have live access to pull the very latest updates beyond these recent reports. If you’d like, I can search for the most current articles from specific outlets (e.g., local TV stations or state health departments) and summarize them with direct citations.
Sources
Authorities said the beaver has since tested positive for rabies
www.independent.co.ukNBC News 4 A beaver that attacked multiple people, including at least one child, at a lake in New Jersey has tested positive for rabies, according to town officials. Police in Mahwah responded to L…
www.unmc.edu"Once that rabies virus gets into the brain of the animal - in this case, a beaver - they just act crazy," one official said.
www.cbsnews.comVideo captured the moment a rabid beaver attacked multiple people at Lake Henry in Mahwah, New Jersey. The animal exits the lake and charges towards a family and a dog before fighting it off.
abcnews.comBeaver is said to have already bitten at least one human and one dog at Deer Creek Conservation Area, and the dog has yet to be identified.
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wjla.comAuthorities say a beaver that attacked a man and his daughter during a kayak trip in Pennsylvania was rabid.
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