Reno swimmer left with 38 stitches after Lake Tahoe otter attack
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A Reno swim instructor was attacked by a North American river otter while swimming near Hidden Beach on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, fighting off the animal for several minutes before climbing onto rocks; she sustained scratches and bite injuries requiring 38 stitches and rabies shots. Wildlife officials say otter attacks are rare but the Tahoe basin has a growing otter population, and they advise giving otters space and leaving the area if encountered.
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- Woman Left With 38 Stitches After ‘Relentless’ Otter Attack The Daily Beast
- Lake Tahoe swim instructor recounts rare river otter attack, receiving 38 stitches ABC7 Bay Area
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