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Boy, 13, attacked by rabid beaver at Maryland state park undergoes multiple surgeries
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Dominick Cebula, 13, was swimming at Cunningham Falls State Park when a rabid beaver attacked him, latching onto his chest.
The boy underwent multiple surgeries after the attack, which occurred on July 26.
- A teenager underwent multiple surgeries after a rabid beaver attacked him while he was visiting a state park in Maryland with his family.
- Dominick Cebula, 13, was enjoying a swim at Cunningham Falls State Park and looking at fish underwater July 26 when he felt the animal latch onto his chest and refuse to let go.
- “He grabbed its head and a leg, and he tried to get it off of him,” his father, Jeff Cebula, told WUSA 9.
Key Takeaways
- A rabid beaver attacked a 13-year-old boy at Cunningham Falls State Park
- The victim, Dominick Cebula, is 13 years old
- The boy was swimming and looking at fish when the attack happened
- The beaver latched onto the boy's chest and refused to let go
- The boy's father, Jeff Cebula, described the attack to WUSA 9
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- The boy's recovery and potential long-term effects of the attack
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The incident highlights the importance of being aware of wildlife and taking precautions when interacting with nature
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