Tahoe sea otter attack tests the power of confident swimming
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A woman swimming at Lake Tahoe was attacked by a sea otter, suffering numerous injuries that required 38 stitches. She escaped by climbing rocks to safety and credits her confident swimming with helping her survive, while wildlife officials searched for the otter, which had vanished. Officials note otter attacks on people are uncommon and warn about defensive behavior if threatened.
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