Sick Beaver Bites People at Lake Henry

May 6, 2026, 19:49
USHealth

Introduction

A beaver at Lake Henry in New Jersey had rabies. It bit an eight-year-old boy and other people on Sunday.

Main Body

A boy was fishing at the park. A beaver came out of the water. The boy fell down and the beaver bit his leg. A friend hit the animal to stop it. The boy went to the hospital. Animal officers caught the beaver. The animal looked sick. On Tuesday, doctors found the rabies virus in the beaver. Rabies is a very dangerous sickness. The city told people to go to the doctor. They must go if the beaver touched them. This is important because the virus can kill people.

Conclusion

The boy and other people are getting medical help now. The city is watching for more problems.

Learning

πŸ•’ The 'Past' Pattern

To tell a story, we change the end of the action word. Look at how these words move from now to then:

  • Come β†’\rightarrow Came
  • Fall β†’\rightarrow Fell
  • Go β†’\rightarrow Went
  • Find β†’\rightarrow Found

πŸ’‘ Quick Guide: Regular vs. Special

Some words are easy. Just add -ed:

  • Bit β†’\rightarrow Bitten (Special)
  • Touch β†’\rightarrow Touched (Easy!)
  • Look β†’\rightarrow Looked (Easy!)

⚠️ Key Note: In this story, we use these 'past' words because the beaver attack already happened. If you want to talk about yesterday, use this pattern.

Vocabulary Learning

rabies (n.)
a disease that makes animals and people very ill, caused by a virus
Example:The beaver had rabies, so the boy had to see a doctor.
virus (n.)
a tiny germ that can make people or animals sick
Example:The virus can spread from animals to people.
hospital (n.)
a building where sick people receive care from doctors and nurses
Example:The boy was taken to the hospital after the bite.
doctor (n.)
a person who helps people get better when they are ill
Example:The doctor checked the boy for signs of rabies.
sick (adj.)
feeling ill or not healthy
Example:The boy felt sick after the bite.
bite (v.)
to cut or hurt with teeth
Example:The beaver bit the boy's leg.
water (n.)
a liquid that covers the earth and is needed for drinking and swimming
Example:The beaver jumped into the water.
park (n.)
an outdoor area with trees and grass where people can play or walk
Example:The boy was fishing in the park.
friend (n.)
a person you like and who helps you
Example:A friend helped the boy by calling an ambulance.
problem (n.)
a difficult situation that needs a solution
Example:The city is watching for more problems after the incident.