Staff at the Salmonier Nature Park are continuing to monitor an aggressive otter contained in a secure area of the facility as they work with vets to determine the best course of action for the animal.
An ATIPP request was made to the department of forestry and posted online, wanted to know why the otter wasn’t on display all summer despite a new enclosure and platform being built for the animal.
Tallulah, (or Tally) – a nine year old female river otter – was acquired by the park as a pup and raised by hand.
A puncture mark in the work boot of a Salmonier Nature Park employee caused by Tallulah (via Government of NL)
She has managed to escape several times, and continues to show aggressive behavior, so much so, some staff were very wary of the creature which managed to bite and attack workers trying to handle her. The heavy safety boots they were wearing showed deep cuts and punctures resulting from the attack.
The fear according to correspondence, is that the animal could escape and attack a member of the public.
The department says the otter is safely contained in a secure area under “continuous observation” as they consider their next steps.)
