When Natalie Therese and her partner were driving home from a short getaway by the Columbia River in Washington, something unusual caught their attention.
Through the mist, they spotted what looked like a small, furry clump sitting in the middle of the road.
Rescue Mission
Natalie felt they needed to stop and see what it was.
“I yelled to watch out and pull over,” said Natalie.
She stepped out of the car, approaching the shape slowly and carefully. As she drew closer, she realized it wasn’t just one animal… it was three tiny baby otters.
“My partner thought they were just a clump of dirt or something!” Natalie recalled.
Trying to piece things together, she guessed their mother had likely run off when the car approached, leaving the little ones behind.
Safe And Sound
Since the pups were too young to understand the danger, they stayed right where they were.
Looking around, the couple soon spotted the mother in the nearby woods, anxiously watching them and her babies.
Natalie knew she couldn’t leave them there. She decided to gently guide the babies toward safety and back to their mother.
“I gently encouraged them off the road,” she explained.
Staying close, Natalie carefully ushered the little otters toward the trees.
“I stood back by the car and waited until the mother came out and all three babies ran off the road together. Then I waited a few more minutes to make sure they wouldn’t run back to the road.”
Luckily, Natalie captured the entire rescue on video, showing the adorable otters finding their way back home.
The moment left a lasting impression on her.
“I was so touched and moved to tears from the whole experience. Nature and her creatures are just so beautiful.”
Final Word
Wild animals use the roads just like we do, which is why it’s so important to stay alert and aware when driving, especially in areas surrounded by nature, because it’s their home first.