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DNR Closes Additional Areas of Cunningham Falls State Park Following Second Beaver Attack

A second beaver attack in Cunningham Falls State Park has led to additional closures, affecting visitors and park operations.

By · Published August 6, 2026 at 01:26 UTC · Updated August 6, 2026 at 02:24 UTC

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The obvious questions

What areas of Cunningham Falls State Park are closed?

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has closed additional areas following the second beaver attack. Specific details on the closed areas are not yet specified.

What should visitors do if they encounter a beaver?

Visitors are advised to avoid the restricted zones until further notice. Specific guidelines for encountering beavers have not been detailed.

How is the Maryland Department of Natural Resources responding?

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is taking proactive measures to ensure visitor safety. They are assessing the situation and determining the next steps for managing the beaver population and reopening the closed areas.

The story so far

Two people have now been bitten by beavers at Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland. The second incident involved a 19-year-old fisherman. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has responded by closing additional areas of the park. The park's management is taking proactive measures to ensure visitor safety.

The closures affect fishing and recreational activities in the impacted areas. Visitors are advised to avoid the restricted zones until further notice. The park's administration is working to assess the situation and determine the next steps for managing the beaver population and reopening the closed areas. The fisherman bitten in the second incident is the latest individual affected by the beaver attacks.

The closures impact park visitors and local fishing communities. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is leading the response, with updates expected as the situation develops.

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