Maryland officials shut down part of a state park after two beaver attacks, and they are investigating whether rabies is affecting the local beaver population. According to reports, authorities are responding to the incidents by limiting access to the affected area of the park while the investigation continues. Officials say the key issue is a possible rabies outbreak among beavers in the vicinity, after bites or attacks raised concerns. The closure is described as partial, with park operations adjusted to reduce the risk of further animal contact. Health and wildlife officials are working to determine whether the beavers involved—or other animals in the area—may be carrying rabies, a disease that can spread through bites. Both outlets report that authorities frame the situation as an ongoing investigation rather than a confirmed outbreak, and the park’s status can change depending on findings from the investigation.