River Otter Attack on Port Alberni Tween ‘Unusual and Rare’, Says COS

River otter attack on Port Alberni tween ‘unusual and rare’, says COS

By Nora O’Malley

River otter attack on Port Alberni boy 'unusual and rare’, says Conservation Officer Service | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

River otter attack on Port Alberni boy 'unusual and rare’, says Conservation Officer Service Eric Plummer Wed, 10/01/2025 - 16:03 Port Alberni, BC Tseshaht First Nation tween Taiaha Watts has one epic summer story to share on the playground. On Aug. 25 the 10-year-old boy from Port Alberni was attacked by a river otter while floating at a family swimming hole along the Somass River. Taiaha’s dad Len Watts was playing cards on the beach when the …