An 8-year-old boy is attacked by a beaver while fishing at a New Jersey lake, according to police and health officials, with the incident captured on video. Reports describe the boy being bitten on his upper thigh. Police say the boy tried to run but tripped, and the animal continued to attack him.
Multiple outlets identify the location as Lake Henry in Mahwah, New Jersey. Fox News and other coverage state that the beaver is considered rabid, prompting warnings to residents. The reports indicate that officials urge people who may have had contact with the animal to seek medical guidance, consistent with rabies exposure precautions.
While the accounts largely agree on the basic sequence—fishing, the boy’s attempt to escape, and repeated bites to the upper thigh—details about the boy’s condition and any treatment are not provided in the shared excerpts. Overall, the coverage focuses on the attack itself, the video documentation, and the public health concern tied to suspected rabies.
