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

Lake Tahoe swim instructor recounts rare river otter attack, receiving 38 stitches
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WARNING: The video may be graphic for some. Lynnette Bellin, a swim instructor who teaches self rescue lessons, said she was on her weekly swim in the lake when the otter encounter occurred. "It was teeth and claws and I was pushing it away," Bellin said, describing what she says went on for abou...

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