Otter Attack in Lake Tahoe | Spokane News

A swimmer in Lake Tahoe had a harrowing underwater attack by an otter that grabbed her leg, pulled her down, and left her with multiple cuts requiring 22 stitches and a rabies shot—she initially mistook it for a person. This isn’t the first such incident this summer; another swimmer was attacked at Pope Beach just weeks prior, and similar reports have surfaced in Alaska. Though otters are mostly nocturnal, they’re active at dawn/dusk in secluded areas—and while attacks are rare (only 39 documented since 1875), they can be serious. Authorities couldn’t find the culprit, but the victim escaped safely. A chilling reminder: always stay alert when swimming in wild waters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cc02fb69d4bdbd72