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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…
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