Florida Man Attacked By Rabid Otter While Feeding Birds
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Normally when we see pictures of otters, its adorable. The picture usually captures the little animal floating on its back or doing something else super cute. Not this time. A Florida man was attacked by a rabid otter while feeding birds in a pond.
The 74 year old man was attacked by the critter in Jupiter, Florida, This is how the story unfolds. The elderly man told Animal Care and Control that he was feeding corn to ducks at a pond when he was approached by what he thought was a friendly woodland creature. But there were no cute selfies taken here.
The animal attacked the man for several minutes leaving him very injured. He reportedly had dozens of wounds on his legs and arms . According to USA Today the man was bitten 41 times. The senior citizen is getting shots for rabies exposure. He is reportedly seeing a surgeon to assess any potential permanent damage.
The otter also attacked a nearby dog and was later captured. He tested positive for rabies. Nature is metal y’all. Be careful when mixing and mingling with wildlife. A Florida man was attacked by a rabid otter while feeding other birds. To learn more about this story get details here from USA Today.
What Animals Might You See On the Coast of South Carolina?
One thing about being in North Carolina, you are not far off from the wild of South Carolina. From the beaches and small towns, South Carolina has tons to offer. But, have you ever thought about maybe animals that live in South Carolina? Well, this summer you might get a visit from a few more things other than just some nice southern charm. South Carolina beaches are home to different coastal vibes, including animals.
The Travel wondered what animals might you see when visiting the beaches along the coast of South Carolina. I am sure you are wondering what they found. Let’s just say you may not have known about some of these creep crawlers (or swimmers). South Carolinas wildlife has a huge range, especially near the beaches. Some are creatures you may want to interact with, while others you should just avoid altogether. South Carolina is home to some beautiful wildlife creatures you could enjoy a view of during your next trip. Check out what wildlife creatures you may see on your next trip to the South Carolina coast.
Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.
