The pirating sea otter who stole the hearts of people around the world has seemingly returned after months of avoiding the public eye.
Video above: Otter aggressively steals surfboard in Santa Cruz waters Otter 841 was the hit of the summer in 2023. The aggressive sea otter was seen on video plundering surfboards, all while avoiding capture from California Fish and Wildlife. It had people flocking to Santa Cruz to catch sight of her. She had merchandise, she got her own ice cream flavor and a movie was made to commemorate her rebellious spirit. The infamous sea otter has been spotted recently over the last few days.
Several people reported seeing her make an appearance at the Santa Cruz Longboard Union 38th Annual Memorial Day Club Invitational. Doing what else? Confiscating surfboards.Local photographer Mark Woodward, a native of Santa Cruz, has started documenting her return. While so far it has been lighthearted and fun. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reminds the public to 'give wildlife the space to be wild.
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