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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.
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.