A sea otter pup recently stranded on the beach at Morro Bay 😰 Here’s how our San Luis Obispo team reunited Caterpillar with its mom👇 ⏳ Searched for mom by boat for 2 hours 🔊 Recorded & played the pup’s vocalizations over a Bluetooth speaker 👀 Watched a female otter following & approaching the boat many times 🦦 Placed the pup into the water for mom After Caterpillar and mom were reunited, the team watched for another hour to be sure the pair was safe. We love a happy ending 🤩 Special thank

Who DO we see in our hospital? 👀 Watch Sam, our Community Outreach Coordinator, tell us about our three most common patients and the most common reasons why we rescue them! Have you tried the thumb trick? 🦭👍 Stretch out your arm and cover the animal with your thumb—if you still see it, you’re too close! A true “rule of thumb” for staying safe and respecting wildlife 😉 Learn more tips and tricks for safe wildlife viewing by visiting our hospital 🏩 Book your free visit today ➡️ https://bit.ly