Rabid Beaver Attacks Girl Swimming in Lake Lanier

A rabid beaver bit a young girl while she was swimming in Lake Lanier, Georgia.
The beaver tested positive for rabies after it was killed by the girl's father.
This was the first beaver attack in Georgia in over 20 years.
Rabies is a viral infection transmitted through infected animal saliva that can be fatal if untreated.
Officials issued a rabies alert for the area and encouraged pet vaccinations.