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Aggressive Sea Otter Steals Surfboards, Concerns Wildlife Officials

  • A female sea otter in Santa Cruz, California has been stealing and damaging surfboards from surfers.
  • The otter's aggressive behavior has escalated recently, with multiple incidents reported over one weekend.
  • Wildlife officials are trying to capture the otter to relocate her due to increasing safety concerns.
  • The otter's unusual behavior may be attributed to hormonal changes or interactions with humans who fed her.
  • Officials warn people to avoid approaching otters and to report any concerning otter encounters.
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