US woman gets 38 stitches after being bitten by otter in Lake Tahoe

2 verified updates • corroborated by 2 independent sources • tracked since September 1, 2026

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Sep 01, 02:01 PM 1 source: Fox News
Swim instructor needed 38 stitches after being attacked by an otter while swimming in Lake Tahoe
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Sep 02, 08:31 AM 1 source: The Guardian
US woman gets 38 stitches after being bitten by otter in Lake Tahoe