- An eight-year-old boy was attacked by a beaver while fishing at Lake Henry in Continental Soldiers Park, Mahwah, New Jersey, on Sunday evening.
- The beaver charged the boy, who tripped, and was bitten on his upper thigh before a family friend intervened.
- The boy was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, New York, for treatment following the incident.
- Animal control officers captured the beaver, which was showing signs of illness, for rabies testing.
- The Township of Mahwah confirmed on Tuesday that the beaver tested positive for rabies, prompting a public health warning for anyone who had contact with the animal.
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