"Police said the child was fishing from the shoreline when a beaver came out of the water and charged at him. The boy tried to run away but tripped, and the animal bit him in the upper thigh before continuing the attack. A family acquaintance who was nearby stepped in to help, hitting and kicking the beaver several times until it retreated."
"While investigating, police said they received additional reports, along with an online video, indicating the same animal may have approached or attacked other park visitors earlier in the day. Due to the circumstances, Mahwah police contacted animal control. Responders from Tyco Animal Control arrived and observed the beaver showing signs of possible illness, officials said."
An 8-year-old boy suffered injuries after being attacked by a beaver at a park in Mahwah, New Jersey on Sunday evening. The child was fishing when the beaver emerged from the water and charged at him. After the boy tripped while attempting to flee, the beaver bit him in the upper thigh and continued attacking until a nearby family acquaintance intervened by striking and kicking the animal until it retreated. Police received reports and video evidence suggesting the same beaver may have approached or attacked other visitors earlier that day. Animal control responded, observed signs of possible illness in the beaver, and captured and removed it from the park for testing.
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