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Sea otter pup reunited with mother in Santa Cruz

By Ricardo Tovar

May 25, 2023 11:42 AM

Published May 25, 2023 11:31 AM

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Office of Spill Prevention and Response said they reunited a sea otter pup with its mother last week.

After attempting to reunite the two failed from the shore the Santa Cruz Harbor Patrol readied a boat. The mother then immediately responded to the pup's vocalization and reunited with her child.

OSPR reminds people that if they see a marine mammal that appears to be struggling, do not pick it up. Call The Marine Mammal Center at 415-289-7325.

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Ricardo Tovar

Assignment/ Web Manager for KION News Channel 5/46 and Telemundo 23

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