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Killer Otter removed from Florida lake, report says

By Kevin Accettulla,

2024-07-27

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — An otter was removed from a lake in Orlando after it killed two Australian Black Swans and a duck, according to a report.

WESH reported that city employees became aware of a river otter in Lake Eola on July 15. River otters are native to Florida.

The same day, staff members found the two swans dead as well as a duck, according to WESH.

“They needed somebody to come and catch the otter in a humane fashion and make sure it was relocated in a humane way,” Angel Cortes, who was called to capture the otter, told WESH.

The otter was transported and released into the South Econlockhatchee River.

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Douglas Hurd

07-28

otters like ; okie dokie , ya got me , i promise i won't come back , unless Uber otter still running heh , heh ! 😜

Kenneth Sandberg

07-28

By law, that otter could be considered a neusance wildlife, but releasing by law can be tricky. There are 3 legal options for neusance wildlife once they have been trapped.1. Euthanize per standards set forth by the National Veterinary Associates. I only do this in extreme cases or with wild hogs.2. Release on the same property.3. Release on other property that is 40 continuous acres or greater, within the same county, and with land owners' written permission. An unfortunate issue with releasing in another area is that it introduces territorial fights and possibly diseases to that area. Also, that otter will make its way back to the lake and be hit by a vehicle. Once it makes its way back, it will continue doing what otters do.

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