In the USA, two men were hospitalized because of a rabid beaver.

In the USA, a beaver infected with rabies attacked two swimmers in a lake, as a result, the men were hospitalized. This was reported on July 14 by the Daily Star newspaper.

The incident occurred in New York State. According to one of the victims, Brandon Shortsleeve, the beast was not afraid of people, but rushed at them and clung to them. The men received multiple bites and scratches before they were able to get out of the water. Environmental protection officers euthanized the aggressive animal, and tests confirmed rabies.

The victims were taken to the hospital for a course of post—exposure prophylaxis - injections against rabies. According to the authorities, the treatment was started on time, there is no threat to life.

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The Canadian Medical Association Journal reported on June 30 that the boy died of rabies after coming into contact with a bat in Canada. After confirming the diagnosis, it turned out that the infection had already affected the child's nervous system. Despite intensive therapy, the patient could not be saved.