A swimming instructor's day took a turn for the worse when she was ambushed by an aggressive animal. The woman, from Reno, received 38 stitches and rabies shots after the encounter. She reported feeling strong forces pulling on her, initially thinking it was a person, before realizing it was an animal with teeth and claws.

The incident occurred on Sunday, resulting in a fierce attack that intensified as the woman tried to defend herself. Further details about the incident are available from the source.

The animal involved was an otter, and the woman's account of the attack describes a relentless and intense experience.