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RABID BEAVERS ATTACK (really!) July 09, 2026 DEC Announces Swimming Advisory at Turtle Island, Lake George "...New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a water safety advisory is now in effect for Turtle Island on Lake George in the Lake George Wild Forest. DEC warns swimmers to avoid areas around campsites 1-5 at Turtle Island through at least July 14, 2026, due to the presence of one or more beaver that may be infected with rabies. ..." https://dec.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2026/7/dec-announces-swimming-advisory-at-turtle-island-lake-george #rabies #beavers #publichealth #NY