Rabies-Ridden Beaver Shuts Down Park | Washington DC News

Beavers at Cunningham Falls State Park are causing panic after two separate attacks in just two weeks — both linked to rabies. The latest incident led officials to capture the suspect beaver, now under quarantine for testing, while the first beaver also tested positive. In response, key areas including the Houck Day Use Area, boat ramp, and Big Hunting Creek are closed to swimming, fishing, and boating until safety is confirmed. The rest of the park remains open. Authorities are ramping up surveillance, including nighttime checks, to hunt down other possible carriers. If you’ve encountered a beaver recently, contact Frederick County Health Department at 301-600-3342. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com 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/111150b0095e8542