A young child was attacked and dragged underwater by a river otter at the Bremerton Marina in Kitsap County Thursday morning. The child sustained minor injuries and is recovering. Authorities trapped one otter at the scene, which will be tested for rabies.
A child is recovering after being dragged underwater and attacked by a river otter at the Bremerton Marina in Kitsap County Thursday morning.occurred around 9:30 a.m. while the child and their mother were walking down the dock. The WDFW said the otter grabbed the child and pulled them underwater.
The child was taken to the hospital with scratches and bites to their head, face and legs. Fish and Wildlife officials said the victim was a "young child," but did not disclose any other information. One river otter was found and trapped at the scene. The animal will be taken to the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab for evaluation, including testing for rabies.
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