How much did the Port of Bremerton pay in the otter attack settlement?

The Port of Bremerton paid a $350,000 settlement to the family of the toddler attacked by a river otter.

What happened during the otter attack at Bremerton Marina?

A river otter attacked a two-year-old girl, dragging her into the marina, and also bit her mother when she intervened.

Why did the family sue the Port of Bremerton?

The family sued for gross negligence, alleging the port failed to address prior complaints about an otter infestation and aggressive otter behavior.

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Washington Port Pays $350K Over Otter Attack on Young Child

17 Apr

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Summary

Port of Bremerton settled for $350,000 after a toddler attack.
A two-year-old was dragged into a marina by a river otter.
Family sued over alleged negligence regarding prior otter complaints.

Washington Port Pays $350K Over Otter Attack on Young Child

A $350,000 settlement was paid by the Port of Bremerton to the family of a two-year-old girl attacked by a river otter. The harrowing incident in September 2024 saw the animal drag the child into the Bremerton Marina. This occurred as the family was en route to school from their sailboat home.

The child's mother was also bitten while rescuing her daughter from the water. Court documents alleged the otter scratched and bit the child on her face, head, and legs. The family filed a lawsuit accusing the Port of Bremerton of gross negligence.