Experts look to capture aggressive sea otter following several incidents with surfers

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Although no injuries have been reported, Fish and Wildlife said the sea otter is on their radar and that a team of trained experts are working to capture it.

SANTA CRUZ, California -- Following a number of incidents involving a particular sea otter acting aggressively towards surfers in Santa Cruz, California Fish and Wildlife are looking to capture it.

On Sunday, a fourth incident happened between a surfer and the sea otter. Local photographer, Mark Woodward who saw it all happen, says that was the fourth time he’s seen the otter act aggressively with surfers.

 

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