: Someone is asking on Paddling.net if beavers are dangerous.
: I immediately thought that they are on the wrong bulletin board and
: should have posted here. I can only imagine the funny remarks.

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: http://www.paddling.net/message/showThread.html?fid=advice&tid=1404468&PHPSESSID=587ad62f4bb1808485c5cf1d059c85eb

This is a hoot. Some of the replies are great:

"Beavers dislike kayaks and kayakers. Be sure to carry a nice sturdy canoe paddle, and practice yer whackin skills so if that happens again you can thump him on the head for being a jerk. If you ever find yourself in hand to hand combat with a beaver, try to stay low to the ground so it cant flip you over. Make swift and hard attacks to the stomach area with your fist. Beavers tire out quickly so even if it has the upper hand don't give up and allow it to have it's way with you. If at all possible try to summon the help of a nearby pony. Ponies have sharp hooves that are designed for stomping beavers. After the pony dispatches the beaver be sure to let him sniff the back of your hand, and then give him a tuna fish sandwich to establish a friendship."