On the same day at the same lake, an otter attacked a different dog. The rapid succession of these incidents led to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game issuing their warning.

It ended up in some trees near Eastwind Lake, a mile north of town. Alaska State Troopers identified the dead as Tony W. Degroot, 80, of Hanford, California; James P. Fletcher, 70, of Clovis ...

A sea otter pup at the Alaska SeaLife Center. The female pup was found stranded in Homer and transported to Seward by airplane. Activities pictured authorized by USFWS LOA 73418B-0. Photo courtesy ...