Turtle Island
Coverage of Turtle Island in the Nexus archive.
- How many positive rabies cases have there been across Capital Region?
The Department of Environmental Conservation is monitoring Turtle Island on Lake George after a beaver tested positive for rabies. Positive rabies cases across the state have fluctuated over the years.
- Beaver that’s ‘out for blood’ terrorizes upstate NY swimmers as officials issue dire warning about rabid rodents
A beaver attacked two swimmers at Turtle Island, an upstate New York vacation spot, on July 4, prompting officials to warn about rabid rodents in the area. Brandon Shortsleeve and his friend were bitten during the incident, which has raised concerns about wildlife safety.
- NYSDEC patrols Lake George after beaver bite, 1 recovered tests positive for rabies
Two people were bitten by a beaver on July 4 at Turtle Island, prompting the New York DEC to patrol Lake George and issue a water safety advisory through July 14. One beaver recovered from the area tested positive for rabies.
- DEC announces swimming advisory at Turtle Island on Lake George
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued a swimming advisory for Turtle Island on Lake George, warning swimmers to avoid areas near campsites 1-5 through July 14.
- 2 people bitten by beaver on Turtle Island in Lake George
Two people were bitten by a beaver on Turtle Island in Lake George on July 4. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed the incident.