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'Fighting for my life': Woman recovering after being attacked by wild otter in Lake Tahoe
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Anne Armstrong , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· August 31, 2026
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Key points The attack occurred on Sunday, August 30, around 10 a. A report was made to the Nevada Department of Wildlife by the Washoe County Sheriff's Department.
A woman is recovering after being attacked by a wild otter. The attack occurred on Sunday, August 30, around 10 a.m. A report was made to the Nevada Department of Wildlife by the Washoe County Sheriff's Department.
The incident happened near Hidden Beach in Lake Tahoe. The Nevada Department of Wildlife was involved in the response to the attack.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the actions taken by authorities after the attack was reported. The woman described the experience as "fighting for my life".
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Category: News ·
Published: August 31, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
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