Otterly Unpredictable: The Rising Tide of Wildlife Attacks at Lake Tahoe The tranquility of Lake Tahoe has been disrupted by a series of unexpected wildlife attacks.
In recent weeks, two swimmers have come under attack by river otters in separate incidents.
Lynnette Bellin, a Reno resident, suffered 38 stitches and rabies shots after being bitten on her legs by an otter at Hidden Beach.