NewsAn otter was seen boarding a fishing boat in Avşa.

An otter was seen boarding a fishing boat in Avşa.

An otter was seen boarding a fishing boat in Avşa.

09.06.2026 20:20

In the touristic Avşa Island of Balıkesir's Marmara district, an otter inhabiting the coast and port area was captured moment by moment on camera by locals as it searched for food on a fishing boat.

An otter roaming around Avşa Island, part of Balıkesir's Marmara district, has been spotted multiple times by citizens in the coastal and harbor area.

IT CLIMBED ABOARD A FISHING BOAT

The otter, believed to be searching for food, most recently climbed onto a fishing boat in the harbor yesterday evening. After a while, the otter left the boat, and those moments were captured on a mobile phone camera by bystanders.

Otter on a fishing boat

AUTHORITIES WARNED

It was reported that authorities have warned against approaching or feeding wild animals in the area.

Wild otter sighting

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