Woman attacked by otter while swimming in Lake Tahoe, receives nearly 40 stitches
Summary
A woman named Lynnette Bellin was swimming in Lake Tahoe when an otter attacked her underwater, biting and scratching her. She escaped to shore, received nearly 40 stitches, and started rabies vaccinations. Experts say otter attacks are very rare and usually happen if people get too close to otters or their young.Key Facts
- Lynnette Bellin was swimming near Hidden Beach in Incline Village, Lake Tahoe, around 8 a.m. when the otter attacked.
- The otter grabbed her leg, pulled her underwater, and then continued biting and scratching her.
- Bellin fought back and eventually escaped to rocks and then to shore.
- She was treated by first responders and taken to a hospital for stitches and rabies shots.
- Megan Isadore, an otter expert, said attacks like this are very unusual and often happen if otters feel threatened, especially near their babies.
- Bellin does not blame the otter but now feels cautious about where she swims.
- Bellin is an infant swim instructor who uses an otter toy in her lessons but may stop using it after the attack.
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