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River otter spotted on San Mateo Coast is believed to be first since 1800s

Researchers verified the sighting after motion-activated cameras captured the animal at Cloverdale Ranch, adding to more than 6,500 California river otter records.

Summary by Hastings Tribune
SAN JOSE, Calif. — In a promising sign of wildlife recovery in the Bay Area, researchers have observed a river otter living along the San Mateo coast, the first documented sighting of the nimble, furry-coated swimmers there since the 1800s.

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The Mercury news broke the news in San Jose, United States on Friday, October 23, 2026.
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