My sons Michael and Christopher, both police officers, were recently fly-fishing in Licking Creek, Fulton County, Pa., when a beaver came swimming down the stream about 20 feet from them.
Michael said, “Hey buddy,” and the beaver smacked its tail and went under the murky water. Shortly after, the beaver came up behind Michael and bit him in the upper rear leg and actually pulled him into the water up to his neck.
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