[Fury]

Of course it is possible that they waited for the lengthy incubation period to see if symptoms developed before pursuing confirmation with testing.

Once a person is symptomatic, it’s over. 99.9% mortality rate. So, the beaver must have been euthanized and samples taken to confirm.

[lastchance]

Yes, That is what I knew must be the course of action. Which is why I was certain the author got it wrong.