Inside the hunt for the biting beaver that wasn’t there
A Maryland state park is closed after a child was bitten by a beaver, but officials can't find the animal.
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What happened at Seneca Creek State Park?
A 10-year-old girl was bitten by a beaver.
Why is the park closed?
The park is closed because a beaver attacked a child.
How many beavers have tested positive for rabies?
Two beavers have tested positive for rabies.
Where it stands
The biting beaver that attacked a 10-year-old girl at Maryland's Seneca Creek State Park has not been found. The park was closed after the attack. The attack was the third in the area.
Two beavers have tested positive for rabies. The park remains closed to the public. The Baltimore Banner reports that the biting beaver has not been found.
The park is closed to the public. The park is in Montgomery County. The park is Seneca Creek State Park.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (90% supported) Updated 2h ago.
Who reported it (9)
- Beaver attacks 10-year-old girl at Maryland's Seneca Creek State Park foxbaltimore.com · 10h ago
- In defense of Maryland’s beavers Baltimore Sun · 10h ago
- Another beaver attack in Maryland, this time at park in Montgomery County CBS News · 10h ago
- Beaver attacks 10-year-old girl at Maryland's Seneca Creek State Park WJLA · 10h ago
- Portion of Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County Temporarily Closed Following Beaver Attack Maryland.gov · 10h ago
- 3rd beaver attack in Maryland prompts closures at Seneca Creek State Park FOX 5 DC · 10h ago
- Second Rabid Beaver Confirmed at Maryland State Park After Man Is Attacked While Fishing Vet Candy · 10h ago
- No more beavers found in state park since two test positive for rabies The Frederick News-Post · 10h ago
- Inside the hunt for the biting beaver that wasn’t there The Baltimore Banner · 10h ago
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