Man Discovers Two Baby Otters Abandoned: A man was driving down a busy road in Shrewsbury, England. He made a heart-wrenching discovery when he noticed a box on the roadside. Inside the box, he found two baby otters, huddled together and soaking wet, struggling to stay warm.
It’s not uncommon to come across abandoned pets like cats or dogs. However, finding otters in such a vulnerable state is extremely rare. Each cub weighed less than 5 pounds. They were drenched from hours in the rain and were in desperate need of help.
The man quickly transported the tiny otters to Cuan Wildlife Rescue, where they received immediate care. The cubs were fed and warmed up. Then, they were moved to the UK Wild Otter Trust (UKWOT). This is a long-term otter rehabilitation center.
“When the otters arrived, they were terrified and withdrawn,” said Hatty Brady, communications officer at UKWOT. Everyone at the center was shocked and outraged that someone had left such defenseless creatures to fend for themselves. The person who abandoned them left a note requesting that the finder contact a wildlife rescue. However, they could have easily taken the cubs to a rescue center themselves.
Despite their traumatic start, the otters are already showing signs of improvement. “They’re still fearful, but they’re starting to come out of their shells. You can see their little personalities emerging,” Brady shared.
As the baby otters continue to grow and recover, UKWOT will ensure they develop the skills they need to thrive in the wild. Being together will increase their chances of successful rehabilitation, as they can explore their natural instincts and grow alongside one another.
In about a year, these resilient siblings will be released back into their natural habitat, leaving behind their difficult beginning for a future of freedom in the wild.
