Lake Tahoe swim instructor Lynnette Bellin recounts rare river otter attack, receiving 38 stitches

A swimmer is recovering after being attacked during a swim. The incident is believed to have involved a river otter. The victim, a swim instructor, received 38 stitches for her injuries.

Further details about the attack are available from the source. The incident occurred while the instructor was swimming, but few other details have been released. The swim instructor, Lynnette Bellin, has shared her account of the rare attack, providing insight into the unusual incident.