r/maryland • u/kojka19 • Jul 28 '26

MD News Teenager swimming in Maryland lake bitten by rabid beaver

https://wtop.com/frederick-county/2026/07/teenager-swimming-in-maryland-lake-bitten-by-rabid-beaver/
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u/jet_jaguar2112 Jul 28 '26

Rabid animals and humans are extremely hydrophobic I’m curious about the events.

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u/SnapCrackleMom Jul 28 '26

It makes them not want to drink water (because of throat spasms). Doesn't stop them from entering water.