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After terrorizing surfers, California’s angriest otter finds peace as new mother

This sea otter has been attacking and terrorizing surfers along the Santa Cruz coastline on Thursday, July 13, 2023, in Santa Cruz, California.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Sea otter 841 — the surfboard biting stealing mammal who became a national sensation this summer — has given birth to fluffy baby pup.

On Wednesday afternoon, she was seen far off the Santa Cruz coast, rolling and spinning in the kelp and waves with a little otter pup on her belly.

Mark Woodward, her No. 1 fan and most dedicated chronicler, said he spotted the pup for the first time Tuesday afternoon.

“I couldn’t believe it,” he said. “I think I let

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