FROM POLICE REPORTS
UPDATE
The beaver that attacked the woman at Lake Barcroft on Tuesday evening has tested positive for the rabies virus.
Animal Control Officers canvas neighborhoods any time a human has been exposed to the rabies virus with educational information. These flyers offer information on how local residents can help prevent exposure to themselves and their pets.
Residents are also asked to report any sick or injured wild animals to the Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
For more information on rabies and human exposures to rabies, please visit fairfaxcounty.gov/police/animal/rabies.htm.
9 A.M.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — An 83-year-old woman was attacked by a beaver while she was swimming in Lake Barcroft around 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
The woman managed to get to shore. A nearby witness stunned the animal with a branch until Animal Control Officers responded to the scene. The animal was euthanized and will be tested for rabies.
The victim was transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital where she was treated for non life-threatening injuries.
Lake Barcroft is a private lake in the Bailey’s Crossroads area surrounded by private homes. It is a popular swimming and fishing spot with residents.
Recent Stories
Mary Washington Hospital celebrated the arrival of the Fredericksburg region’s first baby of the new year.
[Aleks via Pexels]January is going to be a busy month around Prince William County and Manassas with several events and activities scheduled. Take a look at some highlighted events and…
[Irina Iriser via Pexels]Prince William County is accepting Christmas trees and other holiday greenery at the curb for waste collection and select sites to recycle. Starting Jan. 1 through Jan….
In the late 1900s, before smartphones and 24/7 weather updates, people often tuned into The Weather Channel (TWC) for the most up-to-date forecasts; as a child, Tony Craddock tuned in to listen to the soothing background music that accompanied the forecasts.
Experience the passion and drama of Puccini’s “The Girl from the Golden West”.
Featuring special guest musicians from The Chesapeake Youth Orchestra, this performance brings Puccini’s masterpiece to life with an extraordinary cast.
Featuring:
Travel to French soil and celebrate with us for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, wine and music.
What better way to celebrate the end of the 2024 wine harvest in style than at the Embassy of France at DC’s only official celebration?
This is the Wine Event Of The Year!
