Notorious Otter 841 Resurfaces in Santa Cruz, Continues Surfboard Antics

The famous sea otter, known for commandeering surfboards, reappears after months, delighting and frustrating local surfers.

Otter 841, a six-year-old sea otter, has been spotted again in Santa Cruz, engaging in her well-known behavior of climbing onto surfboards.
Surfer Karl Anderle had a recent encounter with the otter during a surfing contest, where she chewed on his board for about 15 minutes.
Otter 841 gained international fame last summer for stealing surfboards and riding waves, leading to failed capture attempts by wildlife authorities.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service advises people to maintain a safe distance from otters to keep them healthy and undisturbed.
Otter 841's celebrity status has drawn crowds and increased interactions, prompting concerns from wildlife officials.