Eyewitness News Reporter Courtney Fischer has adorable reaction to otters at Lake Conroe

Wednesday, July 12, 2017
CONROE, Texas (KTRK) -- A behind-the-scenes moment turned into an adorable encounter when Eyewitness News Reporter Courtney Fischer and photographer Linh Nguyen saw a family of otters on Lake Conroe.

While Fischer was waiting for her live shot, she and Nguyen saw a few otters hanging out on the dock. Fischer was smitten with the animals, as they snuggled up to each other.
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"They're cute as buttons," Fischer said. "I want to go up and give them a kiss."

The ABC13 newsroom fell in love with the otters and Fischer's super cute reaction. We hope you enjoy the video as much as we did.
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Here are a few fun facts about otters, courtesy of the Live Science website:

  • There are 13 species of otters
  • Otters can grow up to almost 6 feet long

  • Male otters weigh up to 90 pounds
  • Otters are found in freshwater rivers, lakes, oceans, coastlines and marshes
  • Otters are social animals and love to play
  • A group of otters is called a raft


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