Maryland teen recovering after rabid beaver attack at state park

Dominick Cebula was swimming at a popular area of Cunningham Falls State Park in Thurmont, Maryland, on July 26 when a rabid beaver attacked his chest underwater, according to local news reports. The teen is recovering from multiple surgeries and nerve damage sustained in the attack.

The incident is part of a recent string of beaver attacks in Maryland, according to reporting from local outlets. Such underwater attacks remain relatively uncommon.