Maryland rocked by third beaver attack in weeks after 2 animals test positive for rabies

Maryland wildlife officials are searching for a beaver that attacked a 10-year-old girl at a state park, marking the state's third reported beaver attack in less than three weeks.

The girl was swimming and wading with an organized group at Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County when a beaver attacked and bit her around 3:30pm Thursday, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

Camp counselors intervened and removed the beaver from the girl before the animal escaped into the water, DNR said.