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A sea otter who captured hearts and surfboards this past summer has become a mother, according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).

The sea otter, known as 841, rose to national prominence this past summer after reports and photos of an aquatic mammal harassing surfers and swimmers became national news. Now, she’s making headlines again as images of her floating on her back with a small otter lying on her belly are circulating.

Now that 841 has given birth, officials are emphasising that people should stay away from the duo.

“To help give sea otters and their pups the best chance at survival in the wild, it’s important for members of the public to give them space, especially when recreating on the water. Any attempts to approach from the water could be detrimental to the otter’s survival,” the FWS said in a 26 October statement.

In July, 841 gained a cult following for her unusual interactions with surfers and kayakers in the waters near Santa Cruz. No one knew what was behind her behaviors, but experts with the wildlife agency suspected that she could be dealing with hormonal changes brought on by pregnancy or people feeding her.……

841+1: beloved mischievous otter who swiped surfboards gives birth to pup

California otter known for harassing Santa Cruz surfers and eluding capture seen floating with her baby lying on her belly

www.theguardian.com

Great now she is a Karen.

 

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A river otter attacked a child at a Seattle-area marina, dragging the youngster from a dock and into the water before the mother rescued her child, wildlife officials said.

The child was pulled underwater and resurfaced after a few moments during the encounter Thursday at 9.30am local time at the Bremerton Marina in Kitsap County, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife officers said in a press release.

The otter continued to bite and scratch as the mother pulled the child out of the water. The animal chased them as they left the dock, wildlife officials said. The child was treated at a hospital.

“We are grateful the victim only sustained minor injuries, due to the mother’s quick actions and child’s resiliency,” said Fish and Wildlife Sgt. Ken Balazs.…….

River otter drags child underwater in horror Washington marina attack

Wildlife officials say a river otter attacked and dragged a young child from the dock at a Seattle-area marina and into the water

www.independent.co.uk