River Otter Attacks Child at Washington Marina

A young child was dragged underwater and bitten by a river otter before being rescued by their mother at Bremerton Marina.

The attack occurred on Thursday morning at Bremerton Marina in Kitsap County, Washington.
The child sustained scratches and bites on the head, face, and legs, while the mother was bitten on the arm.
The otter continued to pursue the family as they fled the dock but was eventually trapped and taken for rabies testing.
Officials noted that river otter attacks on humans are rare, with six incidents documented in Washington over the past decade.
River otters are common in Washington and can be found in various water habitats, but they can be territorial and unpredictable.