When employees arrived at the administration building at a Navy Base in Virginia Beach, they were met with an unexpected scene. Curled up beside the entrance was a small, furry shape that immediately caught their attention.

As they moved closer, the mystery became clear. Looking up at them were two very young otters, only around five to six weeks old.

The tiny pups, later named Willow and Cedar, were undeniably cute but very uneasy around people. As soon as they sensed anyone coming near, they released sharp cries, a typical reaction from frightened, vulnerable otters.

A New Start For The Young Otters

At first, the base staff tried to care for the babies themselves. They offered food and kept an eye on them, hoping their mother might return to collect them.

“They (the workers) tossed

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