Surfers Fluster as Unexpected Visitor Circles Their Boards

It seems sharks and jellyfish aren't the only things to watch out for in the ocean these days.

This time, an unexpected creature has put surfers on edge.

People went out to enjoy surfing off the coast of Santa Cruz, California, in the United States, but instead of cutting through the waves, they are busy scurrying away in panic.

The cause is none other than an otter!

Chasing people around and circling their boards, it even tries to climb right up onto a board.

After a tense standoff, people managed to chase the otter away, bringing the situation to a close.

Experts warn that otters should not be viewed simply as cute.

With sharper teeth and stronger jaw power than they appear to have, there have actually been continuous cases of people being bitten and seriously injured by otters in places like the United States and Singapore.

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