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Notorious Surfboard-Stealing Otter Eludes Elaborate Capture Attempts in California

  • A sea otter named "841" has been repeatedly stealing surfers' boards off the coast of Santa Cruz, California.
  • Wildlife officials have tried various tactics including nets, bait boards, boats, and divers to try to capture the otter.
  • The otter has managed to evade capture each time and her exploits have earned her fans who come to see her.
  • s aggressive behavior towards surfers has been an issue before and officials want to relocate her over public safety concerns.
  • Some believe 841's behavior may be due to pregnancy hormones or her territorial nature.
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