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Otter makes surprise appearance in Tsawwassen couple’s backyard

Tsawwassen’s William and Kathy Hansen got a surprise visitor in their backyard last weekend. Source: photo courtesy William Hansen An otter, the same type of critter that popped up again recently on the prowl for more koi at the Dr.
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This otter paid a surprise visit to a Tsawwassen couple's backyard Saturday morning.

Tsawwassen’s William and Kathy Hansen got a surprise visitor in their backyard last weekend.

 

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Source: photo courtesy William Hansen

 

An otter, the same type of critter that popped up again recently on the prowl for more koi at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver, paid them a visit Saturday morning.

 

otter
Source: courtesy William Hansen

 

“We did not know what that thing was. Freaked my cat right out,” Kathy said with a laugh. “My husband just jumped up and started taking pictures.”

 

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This otter paid a surprise visit to a Tsawwassen couple's backyard Saturday morning. - courtesy William Hansen

 

She said the otter eventually took off through a hole in their fence.

Their daughter Rachel posted photos of the otter to the Tsawwassen Loop Facebook group where it generated plenty of chatter.