While driving home from a short trip near the Columbia River in Washington, Natalie Therese and her partner noticed something strange ahead.
Through the misty air, they saw what seemed to be a small, fuzzy lump resting in the middle of the road.
A Closer Look Uncovers a Hidden Family
Natalie immediately felt a sense of urgency to investigate.
“I yelled to watch out and pull over,” said Natalie.
She stepped out of the vehicle and carefully approached the mysterious shape. As she got closer, she realized it wasn’t just one creature, but three baby otters huddled together.
“My partner thought they were just a clump of dirt or something!” Natalie recalled.
She reasoned that their mother had probably fled when the car came near, leaving her young behind.
Guiding The Babies To Safety

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