An otter in Santa Cruz is hassling surfers — and stealing their boards
NPRAn otter in Santa Cruz is hassling surfers — and stealing their boards Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Woodward/@NativeSantaCruz Mark Woodward/@NativeSantaCruz An aggressive sea otter in California is hassling locals by riding boards she stole from surfers in the lineup. Steamer Lane is a legendary point break nestled along the rocky shores of Santa Cruz, home to swaths of experienced surfers, as well as a 5-year-old female sea otter with a growing reputation for repeatedly confronting surfers and kayakers. Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Woodward/@NativeSantaCruz Mark Woodward/@NativeSantaCruz Southern sea otters are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act and are protected under the Marine Mammal Act as well as California law, the USFWS said. Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Woodward/@NativeSantaCruz Mark Woodward/@NativeSantaCruz Once caught, she will be taken to the aquarium for an exam before being moved into her forever home at an USFWS-approved location.
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