Lynnette Bellin, a swim instructor from Reno, Nevada, was attacked by an otter while swimming near Hidden Beach in Lake Tahoe on a Sunday morning. ^[1] The otter attack left Bellin battered and bloodied, requiring 38 stitches and a rabies shot at an emergency room. ^[2] Bellin described the otter as powerful and aggressive, stating it felt like a human attacker and that the creature followed her for at least five minutes. ^[3] The attack resulted in 38 stitches and a rabies vaccine for the victim. ^[4] The Nevada Department of Wildlife stated that otter attacks are rare because otters generally avoid humans. ^[5] The beaver continued to attack Bellin even after she reached rocks, lasting for approximately five minutes. ^[6]