Experience: I was viciously attacked by a group of otters

The attack was relentless – there were 10 otters in all, tearing my arms, my legs, even the back of my scalp

I started running three years ago as part of my daily fitness routine. After dropping my son off at school each morning, I’d head to Perdana Park, near my home in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, for a warmup. The park offered a perfect space for peaceful reflection at the start of the day.

One morning in early September, just after my run, I was surprised to spot a group of otters crossing the parking lot. I couldn’t resist capturing the moment on video, marvelling at how endearing these small creatures seemed. It was the first time I had seen otters in the park and I sent the video to my friends, gushing about how adorable they were. Little did I realise that that footage would soon go viral for reasons I couldn’t have anticipated.

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