Visitors to a California beach are warning of an aggressive otter with a habit of stealing surfboards in Santa Cruz waters -- ...

Surfer Isabella Orduna was catching some waves at Steamer Lane, an area popular with surfers, when she felt something bite ...

In Santa Cruz, sea otters are charming beachgoers by hopping onto surfboards, prompting warning signs for surfers.

While surfing at Steamer Lane, a popular surf spot, 21-year-old Isabella Orduna felt a “nip” on her foot. She rolled into the ...

Santa Cruz’s iconic surf spot, Steamer Lane below West Cliff Drive, poses several challenges for surfers. After jumping off a ...

The first attacks from Otter 841 were reported in 2021 and again in 2023. According to officials, the female otter has since ...

The sea mammal was not identified as Otter 841, who was photographed stealing a board and even riding a wave in 2023.

People in the community are calling on surfers and others in the ocean to keep their distance for their own safety and that ...

A surfer at Steamer Lane says an otter bit her foot and then climbed onto her board, holding it hostage for roughly 20 ...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- Surfers heading to Santa Cruz, California will have to keep a look out for a furry surfboard thief. A ...