Rabies in the Woods: A Cautionary Tale for Maryland's Beaver Population The news about beaver attacks at Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland has been spreading rapidly.
The most recent incident involved a 19 year old fisherman who was bitten on the ankle by one of these rabid rodents.
While such stories are unusual, there is more to this situation than just an isolated case of aggressive wildlife. Historically, beaver attacks on humans have been extremely rare in Maryland.