Lake Tahoe swim instructor Lynnette Bellin recounts rare river otter attack, receiving 38 stitches

A swimmer is recovering after being attacked during a swim. The incident is believed to have involved a river otter. The victim, a swim instructor, received 38 stitches for her injuries.

Further details about the attack are available from the source. The incident occurred at Lake Tahoe, where the swim instructor, Lynnette Bellin, was swimming.

The source provides more information about the rare attack and the swim instructor's account of the incident.