Is this news story scary? Or funny?

@TheHorse (220127)
Walnut Creek, California
July 12, 2023 10:58am CST
Apparently, a renegade sea critter has been terrorizing surfers off the coast of Santa Cruz California. No, @Vandana7, it's not a you-know-what. It's a sea otter. As I read the story, I found myself wondering if there wasn't a bit of humor to it. And then a bit more humor. The critter hasn't bitten any people, only surf boards, and has apparently even stolen a surfboard. But wait. Did this critter actually "catch a wave"? I'm suspicious. I'm going to have to read the story again. Does this story scare you? Or make you laugh just a bit?
An ornery, board-jacking sea otter is terrorizing surfers off the coast of Santa Cruz. An effort is underway to capture the creature.
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@FourWalls (68918)
• United States
12 Jul 23
Renegade sea otter? But they’re so darn cute!
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@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
13 Jul 23
Yes they are.
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@FourWalls (68918)
• United States
13 Jul 23
@Aquitaine24 — right! There’s a live otter cam at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and it’s just FUN to watch!
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@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Jul 23
Exactly!
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@Tampa_girl7 (50607)
• United States
12 Jul 23
I’ve never encountered a sea otter. I’m not sure if it would frighten me or not. It sounds like a real prankster.
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@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Jul 23
There was something "tongue in cheek" about the story. I suppose it would frighten me if it bit my boat. I don't surf.
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@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
13 Jul 23
Yes, this sea lion likes to take charge at least.
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@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jul 23
@Aquitaine24 Well, assertiveness can be good.
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@jstory07 (139816)
• Roseburg, Oregon
12 Jul 23
I hope the sea Otter had a good ride on the surf board.
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@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
13 Jul 23
That is a good way to look at it.
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@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Jul 23
I hope so too! Um, can they "hang ten"?
@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
13 Jul 23
I am sure there is a bit of humor in the article. I have seen a photo, she is so cute. We invade their territory, this is their revenge.
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@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
13 Jul 23
I saw that picture.
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@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
13 Jul 23
@TheHorse That sounds an interesting name.
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@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jul 23
Revenge of the critters. I want to name my own band "Angry Squirrels," but so far I'm the only band member.
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@aninditasen (16505)
• Raurkela, India
13 Jul 23
The story makes me smile thinking what's the otter going to do with a surf board.
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@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
13 Jul 23
Well, it can relax on the board as long as it doesn’t let the board go out of sight.
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@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jul 23
A floating island for rest?
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@aninditasen (16505)
• Raurkela, India
13 Jul 23
@Aquitaine24 It might be coming close to the board to rest and then swims away with it.
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
12 Jul 23
Sea otters are adorable. It's walrus' and sea lions you gotta watch out for.
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@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Jul 23
I never really thought them scary either!
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@rebelann (112962)
• El Paso, Texas
12 Jul 23
Just another case of STUPID human tricks, it's highly likely the second otter was the mother seeking to protect her young. I'll never understand why people have to intrude on sensitive wild ecosystems.
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@rebelann (112962)
• El Paso, Texas
12 Jul 23
I will always side with nature, not peoples desire to have fun at the expense of nature.
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@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Jul 23
Well, some enoy surfing. I enjoy non-technical mountain climbing.
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@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jul 23
@rebelann But some fun in nature doesn't damage nature. I am a responsible hiker.
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@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
14 Jul 23
Someone should make a tee shirt
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@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
14 Jul 23
@TheHorse I will have to think of that. Surfin Sea lion? Or hey, I want my board back!
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Jul 23
What would the caption be?
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@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
13 Jul 23
It seems a little funny, but I guess not so much for those who want their surfboards.
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@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
14 Jul 23
@TheHorse i agree with that.
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jul 23
At least they have a story to tell for the rest of their lives.
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@LeaPea2417 (37369)
• Toccoa, Georgia
12 Jul 23
It makes me laugh
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@LeaPea2417 (37369)
• Toccoa, Georgia
13 Jul 23
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@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jul 23
@LeaPea2417 I read somewhere that laughter is good for you.
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@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Jul 23
It made me laugh too.
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@wolfgirl569 (107932)
• Marion, Ohio
12 Jul 23
It is a little of both. Maybe she is just tired of people invading her space
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@wolfgirl569 (107932)
• Marion, Ohio
12 Jul 23
@TheHorse If she takes them all then no more surfers
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@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Jul 23
Did she really have to steal a surfboard, though?
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@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
13 Jul 23
@wolfgirl569 she would have a lot of work to do. Maybe if the other sea otters team up with her?
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Jul 23
As long as he doesn’t harm anyone he’s entitled to have his fun too.
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@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
13 Jul 23
Yes, I think so too.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
14 Jul 23
@Aquitaine24 After all, it's his home base.
@LindaOHio (181331)
• United States
13 Jul 23
I think it's darn cute. I love otters. He's just bored and wanted to see some people. As long as he doesn't hurt anyone, let him run amock. Enjoy your day.
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@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
13 Jul 23
I think it is cute as well.
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@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jul 23
They are cute. But I guess they pack a powerful bite.
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@LindaOHio (181331)
• United States
14 Jul 23
@TheHorse Yes, don't pet a stranger.
@arunima25 (87855)
• Bangalore, India
13 Jul 23
I have seen them in pictures and they do look darn cute. I would not expect such behaviour from such cute creatures. The story made them look like pranksters for these surfers. . If they behave like that with me, I would be really scared.
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@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jul 23
I'm not sure how I'd react. I'd probably say, "Hey, don't eat my board!"
• Philippines
21 Jul 23
Maybe they also want to surf and have fun. Or just put a small surf board on the big one and let them have the small one just in case.
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@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Jul 23
Heh. That could be it.
@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
13 Jul 23
I think this is a funny story.
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@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
13 Jul 23
I think so too.
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@JudyEv (341820)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jul 23
That's amazing that the sea otter is attacking surfers. It's nearly as bizarre as the orcas attacking boats.
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• Banks, Oregon
13 Jul 23
Anything from AOl is questionable these days
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@Dena91 (16692)
• United States
15 Jul 23
A surfboard stealing biting sea otter Guess he doesn't like us humans invading his home with our play toys
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@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Jul 23
Or he just wanted to play with them
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@dya80dya (36773)
13 Jul 23
I think it's both funny and scary.
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@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jul 23
If I am attacked by a sea otter, I will surely write about it here. And no, I did not call you Shirley.