Friday, July 29, 2022

Jogger screams for help as otters chase after her at West Coast Park

Source Website: https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/jogger-screams-help-otters-chase-after-her-west-coast-park
By Ching Shi Jie, chingshijie@asiaone.com, Asiaone, 25 July 2022 at 12:38 pm


Park visitors were too afraid to help the woman.
PHOTO: Park visitors were too afraid to help the woman.
Photo from Shin Min Daily News
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They heard her screams for help, but those who visited West Coast Park last Friday (July 22) evening could only watch on helplessly while a woman was chased by a bevy of angry otters.

In an interview with Shin Min Daily News, Lu Xiu Feng said that she spotted several otters when she was taking a walk in the park with her son and daughter.

While she was happily taking photos of the animals from afar, the 48-year-old noticed a female jogger being chased by seven otters.

"I believe that the otters were aggravated after the woman accidentally stepped on one of their pups," Lu said, adding that the animals were hot on the jogger's heels for a minute or two.

Although there were more than 10 people who heard the woman's screams for help, Lu pointed out that they were too afraid to go near the otters.

"I did not see the otters biting the woman, but they started running towards us so we had to flee," she said, adding that the otters later went back into the forest.


I did not see the otters biting the woman, but they started running towards us so we had to flee
PHOTO: "I did not see the otters biting the woman, but they started running towards us so we had to flee," she said, adding that the otters later went back into the forest.
PHOTO: Shin Min Daily News
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The otter attack left Lu's children traumatised, Shin Min reported.

"We were not able to help [the woman]. The otter's teeth were very sharp, it's no joke," Lu said, adding that there should be signs at the park reminding joggers to be careful of otters.

There have been several reports of otter attacks in recent months.


We were not able to help [the woman].
PHOTO: "We were not able to help [the woman]. The otter's teeth were very sharp, it's no joke,"
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PHOTO: There have been several reports of otter attacks in recent months.
In April, a man jogging at Kallang Riverside Park was bitten on the leg while taking videos of the animals.
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He received an injection at Raffles Hospital and was given five days' medical leave.

And in December last year, a man racked up ＄1,200 in medical bills after he was bitten "26 times in 10 seconds" by otters at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Graham George Spencer told Today that the animals went from "being quiet to going crazy like dogs" after a runner had cut into their path.


In December last year, a man racked up $1,200 in medical bills
PHOTO: In December last year, a man racked up ＄1,200 in medical bills after he was bitten "26 times in 10 seconds" by otters at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Graham George Spencer told Today that the animals went from "being quiet to going crazy like dogs" after a runner had cut into their path.
“I was bitten 26 times in 10 seconds. If it wasn’t for my friend, I don’t think I’d still be here. I’d be dead,” Mr Spencer said.
The otters might look soft and cute but still remain wild dangerous animals.
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When encountering otters, the National Parks Board has suggested doing the following:
  • Do not touch, chase or corner the animals as these actions might frighten them
  • Refrain from talking loudly and using flash photography as it might scare and provoke otters
  • Keep dogs on a tight leash to prevent them from chasing and frightening otters

Rampaging otter breaks into family’s home and savages girl, 17
PHOTO: Rampaging otter breaks into family’s home and savages girl, 17
Casina Ewert and daughter Gwyneth were left shaken after an otter burst into their Florida home and attacked them.
Pictures: Casina Ewert/AP – file
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When encountering otters, the National Parks Board has suggested doing the following
PHOTO: When encountering otters, the National Parks Board has suggested doing the following:
  • Do not touch, chase or corner the animals as these actions might frighten them
  • Refrain from talking loudly and using flash photography as it might scare and provoke otters
  • Keep dogs on a tight leash to prevent them from chasing and frightening otters
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A female jogger in the park being chased by otters.
By Ching Shi Jie, chingshijie@asiaone.com, Asiaone, 25 July 2022 at 12:38 pm
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Reference
[1] Ching Shi Jie, chingshijie@asiaone.com, Asiaone, Jogger screams for help as otters chase after her at West Coast Park, posted on  25 July 2022 at 12:38 pm, https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/jogger-screams-help-otters-chase-after-her-west-coast-park




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