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Otter Rescued After Breaking into Scottish Garden Centre

4/18/2026

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An otter broke into a garden centre in Closeburn, Scotland, around 12:30 PM on Monday.
Staff found the otter the next morning after it hid under a shelf.
Nithsdale Vets assisted in capturing the otter, which is a protected species.
The otter was released into a nearby burn, as harming or disturbing otters is illegal.

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Story summary

An otter broke into a garden centre in Closeburn, Scotland, around 12:30 PM on Monday.
Staff found the otter the next morning after it hid under a shelf.
Nithsdale Vets assisted in capturing the otter, which is a protected species.
The otter was released into a nearby burn, as harming or disturbing otters is illegal.