Beaver Attack on Lake George | Albany News

A beaver went on a wild rampage near Lake George, biting a swimmer named Brandon Shortsleeve and his friend during a Fourth of July outing—prompting a frantic rescue, rabies shots, and a statewide wildlife alert. Officials say the young beaver likely had rabies, which is rare for the species, and while they’re monitoring the area, they’re also reminding folks that beavers rarely spread the virus. If you spot anything unusual, report it—because, as one official put it, you’re more likely to get struck by lightning than witness this again. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0ac66e5351438831