Dossier
Turtle Island
Coverage of Turtle Island in the Nexus archive.
- 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.