Lake Tahoe swim instructor Lynnette Bellin recounts rare river otter attack, receiving 38 stitches
An open-water swimmer says a routine morning swim in Lake Tahoe turned into a frightening encounter when an otter attacked her underwater.
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1 viewpointWoman attacked by sea otter at Lake Tahoe was bruised, bloodied but sure one skill saved her
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3 viewpointsReno swim instructor survives brutal 5-minute otter attack at Lake Tahoe
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Lake Tahoe swim instructor recounts rare river otter attack, receiving 38 stitches
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2 viewpointsSwim instructor needed 38 stitches after being attacked by an otter while swimming in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe otter attack leaves swimmer with dozens of stitches, animal still at large
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