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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A sea otter is harassing Santa Cruz surfers at legendary Steamer Lane, biting riders and stealing surfboards in a ...

A sea otter is stealing surfers' boards in Santa Cruz's Steamer Lane. One incident promoted an emergency water rescue by the Santa Cruz Fire Department. The incidents are reminiscent of the surfboard ...

One incident promoted an emergency water rescue by the Santa Cruz Fire Department. The incidents are reminiscent of the surfboard thefts by the famous Otter 841 in 2021 and 2023. SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - ...

Global pop star and apparent otter-enthusiast Taylor Swift, in the movie that helped launch her “The Life of a Showgirl” album, wore a vintage, otter-themed T-shirt from California’s Monterey Bay ...