A swimmer was hospitalized after being attacked by an otter. The incident occurred while the woman, a swim instructor, was in the water near Hidden Beach. She reported feeling something grab her leg and pull her under, and described the otter as coming after her with teeth and claws.
The woman received 38 stitches and rabies shots as a result of the attack. According to the Nevada Department of Wildlife, otters typically avoid humans but may attack if they feel stressed or threatened.
Further details about the incident are available, including the woman's account of the attack and the circumstances surrounding it.
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