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2nd Rabid Beaver Attack in Fairfax: Children Chased
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curious
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Date: September 12, 2012 12:58PM
Rabid beaver chases children in Springfield
By Justin Jouvenal
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/crime-scene/post/rabid-beaver-chases-children-in-springfield/2012/09/12/10b15ea2-fcdf-11e1-a31e-804fccb658f9_blog.html
A rabid beaver leaped out of a pond and chased children at a Springfield nature center Saturday, but no one was injured, Fairfax County police said.
The incident occurred the same week an 83-year-old woman was attacked and seriously injured by a rabid beaver at Lake Barcroft in the Bailey’s Crossroads area.
The most recent incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. at the Hidden Pond Nature Center. The children had just finished a fishing competition when they noticed a beaver swimming toward the dock on which they were standing, police said.
The beaver lept out of the water and onto the dock and was seen acting aggressively and chasing the children, police said. An animal control officer responded to the scene, cleared the area and shot the beaver, police said.
No one was bitten by the beaver, and tests later determined the animal was rabid.
Wildlife experts said people should keep their distance from animals that are acting strangely, which is often a sign they have rabies.
In an unrelated incident, authorities were notified of what appeared to be a rabid raccoon in the Lake Barcroft area on Sunday. Animal control officers will be handing out fliers in the neighborhood after the incident and the attack on the woman.
By Justin Jouvenal
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/crime-scene/post/rabid-beaver-chases-children-in-springfield/2012/09/12/10b15ea2-fcdf-11e1-a31e-804fccb658f9_blog.html
A rabid beaver leaped out of a pond and chased children at a Springfield nature center Saturday, but no one was injured, Fairfax County police said.
The incident occurred the same week an 83-year-old woman was attacked and seriously injured by a rabid beaver at Lake Barcroft in the Bailey’s Crossroads area.
The most recent incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. at the Hidden Pond Nature Center. The children had just finished a fishing competition when they noticed a beaver swimming toward the dock on which they were standing, police said.
The beaver lept out of the water and onto the dock and was seen acting aggressively and chasing the children, police said. An animal control officer responded to the scene, cleared the area and shot the beaver, police said.
No one was bitten by the beaver, and tests later determined the animal was rabid.
Wildlife experts said people should keep their distance from animals that are acting strangely, which is often a sign they have rabies.
In an unrelated incident, authorities were notified of what appeared to be a rabid raccoon in the Lake Barcroft area on Sunday. Animal control officers will be handing out fliers in the neighborhood after the incident and the attack on the woman.
Re: 2nd Rabid Beaver Attack in Fairfax: Children Chased
Posted by:
BEAVERS GONE WILD
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Date: September 12, 2012 01:11PM
LOL!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!!
I REMEMBER BEING CHASED BY A RAPID BEAVER!!!! I YELLED OUT ANOTHER GIRLS NAME WHILE BANGING MY G/F'S BEAVER FROM THE BACK AND HOLY SHIT DID IT GO RAPID!!!!
YOU GOTTA WATCH OUT FOR THOSE RAPID BEAVERS!!!! VERY DANGEROUS!!!!
I REMEMBER BEING CHASED BY A RAPID BEAVER!!!! I YELLED OUT ANOTHER GIRLS NAME WHILE BANGING MY G/F'S BEAVER FROM THE BACK AND HOLY SHIT DID IT GO RAPID!!!!
YOU GOTTA WATCH OUT FOR THOSE RAPID BEAVERS!!!! VERY DANGEROUS!!!!
Re: 2nd Rabid Beaver Attack in Fairfax: Children Chased
Posted by:
Nostradamus
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Date: September 12, 2012 01:23PM
And so it begins....
Re: 2nd Rabid Beaver Attack in Fairfax: Children Chased
Posted by:
Mr Beaver
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Date: September 12, 2012 01:27PM
Listen up you humans, us beavers have had it with you swimming in our ponds and streams. We are simply not going to stand for this any more. We don't bother your swimming pools don't bother ours!
Love,
Mr Beaver
Love,
Mr Beaver
Re: 2nd Rabid Beaver Attack in Fairfax: Children Chased
Posted by:
ZombiesAreComing
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Date: September 12, 2012 02:35PM
The Zombies are coming.
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Re: 2nd Rabid Beaver Attack in Fairfax: Children Chased
Posted by:
Ahmayzin
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Date: September 12, 2012 02:36PM
I was chased on Vantage Hill path in Reston a year ago.....by a fucking Skunk. WTF. Skunks are black and white...."we supposed to be brothas.."-- Menace II Society.
Applause not necessary but thank you.
lol
Applause not necessary but thank you.
lol
Re: 2nd Rabid Beaver Attack in Fairfax: Children Chased
Posted by:
BEH
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Date: September 12, 2012 03:06PM
Don't trust a skunk.
They're black on the outside, white on the inside.
Nome sane?
They're black on the outside, white on the inside.
Nome sane?
Re: 2nd Rabid Beaver Attack in Fairfax: Children Chased
Posted by:
Ahmayzin
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Date: September 12, 2012 05:19PM
Ha Ha. Very funny. "Jez hang loose, blood. She gone be back on the rebound wit da medicide....cut me slack jack...chump dohn wanno hep, chump dohn get no hep...jive ass fool aint go no brains anyhow..."- Baraba Billingsly aka Mrs. Cleaver.
Re: 2nd Rabid Beaver Attack in Fairfax: Children Chased
Posted by:
MoreInfo
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Date: September 12, 2012 05:45PM
What they failed to report was that the children were dressed a pirates...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owouynBXC4g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owouynBXC4g
Re: 2nd Rabid Beaver Attack in Fairfax: Children Chased
Posted by:
End of Days
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Date: September 12, 2012 05:52PM
Nostradamus Wrote:
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> And so it begins....
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> And so it begins....
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Re: 2nd Rabid Beaver Attack in Fairfax: Children Chased
Posted by:
curious
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Date: September 12, 2012 08:33PM
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Re: 2nd Rabid Beaver Attack in Fairfax: Children Chased
Posted by:
ChaCha4Now
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Date: September 12, 2012 08:53PM
Beavers are large rodents and not the tastiest of foods, but are edible. I would suggest cooking like any tough piece of meat, low and slow or in a pressure cooker to tenderize. Season well to cover taste! ChaCha4Now!
Re: 2nd Rabid Beaver Attack in Fairfax: Children Chased
Posted by:
newgatedenizen
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Date: September 13, 2012 09:07PM
For a number of years we had several beaver families living in the Big Rocky Run near our house. We'd go out and watch them quite frequently. Never occurred to me to think about rabies. Raccoons, possums, squirrels, foxes, bats, skunks, dogs, cats - sure, but not beavers.
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Re: 2nd Rabid Beaver Attack in Fairfax: Children Chased
Posted by:
WestSpringfieldDude
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Date: September 13, 2012 09:23PM
I was driving south along Rolling Road last week at about 3pm. Just before I crossed the bridge over the railroad tracks, right at the Lake Accotink Trail Head I passed by a raccoon that was very casually crossing the road, walking. I've never seen a raccoon in broad daylight and this 'coon seemed to have attitude. I don't have any doubt he was rabid.
Re: 2nd Rabid Beaver Attack in Fairfax: Children Chased
Posted by:
Beavers
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Date: September 15, 2012 03:42PM
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Re: 2nd Rabid Beaver Attack in Fairfax: Children Chased
Posted by:
Beavers
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Date: September 15, 2012 03:42PM
Re: 2nd Rabid Beaver Attack in Fairfax: Children Chased
Posted by:
hoser
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Date: September 15, 2012 03:50PM
newgatedenizen Wrote:
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> For a number of years we had several beaver
> families living in the Big Rocky Run near our
> house. We'd go out and watch them quite
> frequently. Never occurred to me to think about
> rabies. Raccoons, possums, squirrels, foxes,
> bats, skunks, dogs, cats - sure, but not beavers.
It's a MAMMAL, and so are you.
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> For a number of years we had several beaver
> families living in the Big Rocky Run near our
> house. We'd go out and watch them quite
> frequently. Never occurred to me to think about
> rabies. Raccoons, possums, squirrels, foxes,
> bats, skunks, dogs, cats - sure, but not beavers.
It's a MAMMAL, and so are you.
So Far: 38 Positive Rabies Cases in Fairfax County in 2012
Posted by:
Sparky the Fire Dog!
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Date: October 10, 2012 10:31AM
So Far: 38 Positive Rabies Cases in Fairfax County in 2012
http://chantilly.patch.com/articles/fairfax-county-sees-38-rabid-animals-so-far
Recent, well-publicized attacks by rabid beavers have a number of Fairfax County residents wondering if there has been an increase in rabid animals this year.
As of Oct. 1, there have been 38 positive rabies cases in the county, according to Fairfax County Police Public Information Officer Lucy Caldwell. Most of them are raccoons, but some were bats, beavers, skunks, foxes and one was a cat.
“Each year, the Fairfax County Health Department Laboratory tests between 400 and 500 animals submitted from within Fairfax County,” said Dr. Peter Troell, medical epidemiologist for the Fairfax County Health Department, in a recent email. “Most years, approximately 10 percent of these animals test positive for rabies. In 2011, 42 animals tested positive and, in 2012, 40 animals have tested positive to date.”
However, Troell said it’s important to also note that the number of animals that test positive in the Health Department Laboratory does not really reflect the level of disease among animals in the community. Mostly, animals are submitted for rabies testing after encountering or interacting with people or domestic animals.
Tina Dale, the communications specialist for the Fairfax County Health Department, said the department has tested more animals for the disease this year than last year. However, it doesn’t mean there are more rabid animals in the area than usual.
Dale said this means more rabid animals have been captured and reported by residents or by Fairfax County Police Department’s Animal Control Services.
“Changes in the number of rabid animals from year-to-year may reflect only an increase or decrease in the number of animals submitted for testing, not the level of rabies among wildlife,” said Troell.
Troell said Fairfax County usually identifies a high number of rabid animals compared to other areas in Virginia.
“Fairfax County is relatively densely populated, yet has adequate habitat to support robust wildlife populations,” Troell explained. “This may result in a larger number of human-wildlife interactions.”
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, rabies is a preventable viral disease of mammals that’s usually transmitted through a bite from a rabid animal. The rabies virus causes infection in the central nervous system and can ultimately cause disease in the brain and death.
To help control rabies, the Virginia Health Department provides the following tips:
•Have your veterinarian vaccinate your dogs, cats, ferrets, and selected livestock. Keep the vaccinations up-to-date.
•If your pet is attacked or bitten by a wild animal, report it to the local health or animal control authorities. Be sure your vaccinated dog, cat, or ferret receives a booster vaccination.
•Limit the possibility of exposure by keeping your animals on your property. Don’t let pets roam free.
•Do not leave garbage or pet food outside. It may attract wild or stray animals.
•Do not keep wild animals as pets. Enjoy all wild animals from a distance, even if they seem friendly. A rabid animal sometimes acts tame. If you see an animal acting strangely, report it to your local animal control department and do not go near it yourself.
If bitten by an animal in Fairfax County, take these steps to receive assistance and medical attention:
•Thoroughly clean the wound with soap and lots of water to lessen the chance of infection.
•Immediately seek medical attention.
•Report the incident by calling the Fairfax County Police Department’s Animal Control Services at (703) 691-2131.
•Call the rabies coordinator at the Fairfax County Health Department to discuss the incident, (703) 246-2433.
http://chantilly.patch.com/articles/fairfax-county-sees-38-rabid-animals-so-far
Recent, well-publicized attacks by rabid beavers have a number of Fairfax County residents wondering if there has been an increase in rabid animals this year.
As of Oct. 1, there have been 38 positive rabies cases in the county, according to Fairfax County Police Public Information Officer Lucy Caldwell. Most of them are raccoons, but some were bats, beavers, skunks, foxes and one was a cat.
“Each year, the Fairfax County Health Department Laboratory tests between 400 and 500 animals submitted from within Fairfax County,” said Dr. Peter Troell, medical epidemiologist for the Fairfax County Health Department, in a recent email. “Most years, approximately 10 percent of these animals test positive for rabies. In 2011, 42 animals tested positive and, in 2012, 40 animals have tested positive to date.”
However, Troell said it’s important to also note that the number of animals that test positive in the Health Department Laboratory does not really reflect the level of disease among animals in the community. Mostly, animals are submitted for rabies testing after encountering or interacting with people or domestic animals.
Tina Dale, the communications specialist for the Fairfax County Health Department, said the department has tested more animals for the disease this year than last year. However, it doesn’t mean there are more rabid animals in the area than usual.
Dale said this means more rabid animals have been captured and reported by residents or by Fairfax County Police Department’s Animal Control Services.
“Changes in the number of rabid animals from year-to-year may reflect only an increase or decrease in the number of animals submitted for testing, not the level of rabies among wildlife,” said Troell.
Troell said Fairfax County usually identifies a high number of rabid animals compared to other areas in Virginia.
“Fairfax County is relatively densely populated, yet has adequate habitat to support robust wildlife populations,” Troell explained. “This may result in a larger number of human-wildlife interactions.”
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, rabies is a preventable viral disease of mammals that’s usually transmitted through a bite from a rabid animal. The rabies virus causes infection in the central nervous system and can ultimately cause disease in the brain and death.
To help control rabies, the Virginia Health Department provides the following tips:
•Have your veterinarian vaccinate your dogs, cats, ferrets, and selected livestock. Keep the vaccinations up-to-date.
•If your pet is attacked or bitten by a wild animal, report it to the local health or animal control authorities. Be sure your vaccinated dog, cat, or ferret receives a booster vaccination.
•Limit the possibility of exposure by keeping your animals on your property. Don’t let pets roam free.
•Do not leave garbage or pet food outside. It may attract wild or stray animals.
•Do not keep wild animals as pets. Enjoy all wild animals from a distance, even if they seem friendly. A rabid animal sometimes acts tame. If you see an animal acting strangely, report it to your local animal control department and do not go near it yourself.
If bitten by an animal in Fairfax County, take these steps to receive assistance and medical attention:
•Thoroughly clean the wound with soap and lots of water to lessen the chance of infection.
•Immediately seek medical attention.
•Report the incident by calling the Fairfax County Police Department’s Animal Control Services at (703) 691-2131.
•Call the rabies coordinator at the Fairfax County Health Department to discuss the incident, (703) 246-2433.