Sue Spector was kayaking with her husband down the pristine Braden River in western Florida when she spotted an otter. She said that in instances in which otters have attacked, people had gotten too close to mothers with cubs or to their dens. Wild otter attacks 77-year-old Florida kayaker: 'It didn't want to come off' Fox News ^ | 7 Mar 2018 | Katherine Lam Posted on 03/08/2018 10:01:48 AM PST by DUMBGRUNT. Wild otter attacks 77-year-old Florida kayaker: 'It didn't want to come off' A 77-year-old woman received stitches and treatments for rabies after a wild otter … Nicole Duplaix, who chairs the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Otter Specialist Group, said otters are known for being friendly animals but, like most other creatures, keep their distance from humans. March 7th 2018. Sue Spector was kayaking with a … (Photo: supermatros, Getty Images/iStockphoto). Spector, who suffered injuries to her arm, nose and ear during the weekend otter attack, has been treated for rabies as a precaution, according to the Tampa Bay Times. For now, the vaccine is still designated for medical personnel and first responders. Wild otter attacks 77-year-old Florida kayaker: 'It didn't want to come off' Say No To Socialism. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) - A Florida kayaker is recovering after being attacked by an aggressive otter. The Trump administration has re-designated Cuba as a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ in a move that hits the country with new sanctions. In the Florida case, wildlife authorities said witnesses reported that the otter had been chasing boats. A 77-year-old kayaker was recovering Monday after a wild otter attack on the Braden River left her needing stitches and rabies treatments. The FWC warned that those who are bitten or scratched by wild animals should seek medical attention because they can carry rabies, a potentially deadly virus that attacks the central nervous system. A 77-year-old kayaker was recovering Monday after a wild otter attack on the Braden River left her needing stitches and rabies treatments. Marsha, a Certified Trip Leader by the American Canoe Association (ACA), had been trained to handle emergencies on the water. There is evidence that river otters’ play activities strengthen social bonds, improve hunting techniques and scent mark territories. Aggressive otter attacks Florida kayakers | WFTV BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) - A Florida kayaker is recovering after being attacked by an aggressive otter. © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. California trying to ramp up distribution. Sue Spector was kayaking with a group of about 10 people Sunday morning on Braden River in west-central Florida when an otter climbed onto her kayak and then jumped on her, she told Tampa Bay's Fox 13. It's extremely unusual for a river otter to attack a human. That’s about to change. Officials say that if the otter is found, it will be tested for rabies. The agency said that within the past year, there have not been any other reports of otter attacks in Manatee County, but it urged people to “reduce encounters with otters and other wildlife by maintaining your distance and not approaching otters or other wildlife, not feeding otters or other wildlife, and keeping pets leashed and supervised.”. "This is extremely unusual behavior for otters,” Marsha Wikle, a former forester who leads kayak groups through the Braden River told the Herald. The attack caused 2 people to fall out of their kayaks in a narrow section with steep banks. Given its ability to spread, scientists expect that number to rise soon. While there have been several drownings this year, tragedy was avoided this time due to Marsha’s training and quick reaction. Glavni izbornik OTTER ATTACK Kayaker, 77, almost killed after being savaged by ‘rabid’ OTTER that knocked her from her boat. It's extremely unusual for a river otter to attack a human. Oil companies lock in drilling, challenging Biden on climate change. The ‘America United’ inaugural theme includes a multi-block public art display on the National Mall with 191,500 U.S. flags and 56 pillars of light. Sue Spector said she and her husband, Marty, were kayaking with a group of 10 people early Sunday morning. Duplaix advises people to watch otters only from a distance, taking special care not approach their cubs or their dens. BRADENTON (FOX 13) - A 77-year-old kayaker was recovering Monday after a wild otter attack on the Braden River left her needing stitches and rabies treatments. ", More: 6-year-old dies of rabies after getting scratched by a bat, More: Indiana college warns of possible squirrel attacks. Their long, agile bodies enable them to quickly twist, turn, roll and dive, and they are frequently seen sliding or burrowing in the mud or snow. She suffered bites and scratches, and the animal also shredded her sunhat. The 77-year-old woman was worried she wouldn't survive. The animal, usually known for its curiosity and playful demeanor, leaped onto the kayak and lunged at Spector. Wild otter attacks 77-year-old Florida kayaker: 'It didn't want to come off' Tags: spector yearold florida kayaker attacks yearold florida. Wild otter attacks 77-year-old kayaker in Florida Woman receives stiches, rabies treatment after attack by possibly diseased animal on Braden River in … The kayaker captured the encounter in Morro Bay, California, as the otter made several failed attempts to jump on the boat. Duplaix, with the Otter Specialist Group, an organization responsible for the global conservation of otters, said that “even a cornered rat can do a lot of damage” and that otters are no exception. The coronavirus strain from the U.K. is now in at least nine U.S. states. State Capitols step up security amid new safety concerns, State Capitols across the country are under heightened security after the siege of the U.S. Capitol last week, FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests this week, The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, At least 9 U.S. states have the U.K. coronavirus strain, a number that’s sure to grow. It was eventually able to hop on, sit comfortably and enjoy the ride. "When you're [in the middle of] it you don't have a lot of thought except you hope you survive. Trump hits Cuba with new terrorism sanctions in waning days of his term. A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokesperson told the Bradenton Herald it has heard of at least four injuries because of an aggressive otter — two people were bitten last Saturday and two others Sunday. It was supposed to be a peaceful morning on the river, but Marsha Wikle said it turned into quite the opposite when she said an otter attacked members of her kayak group. Some witnesses reported a river otter came in contact with an alligator and appeared injured, Tampa's WFLA-TV reported. There’s no clear answer. Mar 7, 2018 - Bradenton, FL - March 4, 2018- A local kayaking group led by Bradenton resident, Marsha Wikle, was attacked by a possible rabid river otter while paddling on… River otters, which weigh between 10 and 33 pounds, have long slender bodies, short legs and webbed toes, according to a fact sheet from the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. That home range shrinks drastically during breeding and rearing season. A Florida woman says an otter there attacked her kayak while she rowed down a river in southwest Florida recently. When can I get my COVID-19 vaccine? Researchers share which numbers they’re watching to forecast when California’s deadly COVID-19 surge will end. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Skip to comments. The otter seemed ‘cute’ — until it leaped on her kayak and lunged at her face A young oriental small-clawed otter eats a meatball in 2015 in a zoo in … She said that otter attacks involving humans are “extremely rare” but that when they do occur, there is usually a reason. View original. These researchers predicted California’s COVID-19 surge. Parler goes dark and sues Amazon as Trump seeks a post-Twitter megaphone. “The otter followed us but didn’t attack again.”. But officials expect to provide details soon about the next wave. 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