Freddie from Maasmechelen wants to take a photo of a beaver, but gets bitten: "Unfortunately, my camera was in selfie mode"

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Media Conglomerate: Mediahuis

Freddie (76) bitten by a beaver during walk: "I chased him later to take a photo"

It is “extremely exceptional” for a person to be bitten by a beaver, and yet it is possible. That's what Freddie Vranken (76) from Maasmechelen experienced first-hand. “I wanted to take a picture, and then the beaver attacked.”

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Mixed Factuality

Government: Flemish Community

Freddie from Maasmechelen wants to take a photo of a beaver, but gets bitten: "Unfortunately, my camera was in selfie mode"

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Media Conglomerate: Mediahuis

Media Conglomerate: Mecom Group

Beaver bites Maasmechelaar Freddie (76): 'I wanted to take a picture, but my mobile phone was on selfie mode'

It is “extremely exceptional” for a person to be bitten by a beaver, and yet it is possible. That's what Freddie Vranken (76) from Maasmechelen (Belgium) experienced first-hand. “I wanted to take a picture, and then the beaver attacked.”