Aggressive Sea Otter in California Harasses Surfers and Kayakers, Prompting Search for Relocation

A female sea otter off the coast of Santa Cruz has been displaying aggressive behavior like wrestling surfboards away and biting chunks off.
The otter's unusual behavior may be linked to hormonal changes or being fed by humans in the past.
Wildlife officials aim to capture the otter and rehome it to address public safety concerns.
With around 3,000 southern sea otters left in California, the species is federally protected under conservation laws.
If the otter can't be relocated and continues to harm people, euthanasia may be considered as a last resort.