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 Beavers would typically be mostly a dead-end host. The virus isn't well adapted to that particular animal,  the DEC Wildlife Health Program leader, Kevin Hynes, said.  It may bite another beaver and give another beaver rabies, but in all likelihood, it probably wouldn't. 

Even after this ordeal, Shortsleeve said he's not afraid of the animal and recognizes how unusual this is.

 I was told that I have a better chance of getting struck by lightning than that ever happening again,  he said.

Shortsleeve and his friend are doing OK. They're going through the rabies shot cycle.

It would be nearly impossible for the DEC to trap a specific beaver, but they are patrolling the area. Anyone who sees anything suspicious should call them.

Currently, there have been no other reports of aggressive beavers in the area.