Otter pup is rescued after almost being run over in Valença; See video A baby otter was rescued after almost being run over in Valença (RJ). The case happened on Tuesday (9), in the Biquinha neighborhood, but was only announced by the city hall on Thursday morning (11). According to the municipal administration, a driver passing by almost ran over the animal, but managed to avoid it and tried to rescue it on his own. During the attempt, he was injured by the otter, who was frightened. According to the city hall, the Fire Department was called and rescued the puppy. Then, a team from the municipality's Environmental Surveillance team received the otter for assessment and monitoring procedures. ✅Click here and join the g1 channel on WhatsApp A veterinarian will carry out a general clinical assessment of the mammal, which will remain under observation until the next referrals are defined. The driver received care at the municipality's immunization sector and was preventively vaccinated against rabies. About the species Otter cub is rescued after almost being run over in Valença Disclosure/Valença City Hall The rescued otter is a neotropical otter species (Lontra longicaudis), found in biomes such as the Amazon, the Pantanal, the Cerrado and the Atlantic Forest. The animal has semiaquatic habits and lives in freshwater environments, such as rivers, streams, lakes and swamps. The species depends on the preservation of riparian forests and riverbank vegetation to build burrows, rest and reproduce. What to do in similar situations? Valença City Hall advises that the population avoid handling wild animals found at risk. The recommendation is to call the Fire Department by calling 193, or Environmental Surveillance by calling (24) 3524-0050. Otter cub is rescued after almost being run over in Valença Disclosure/Valença City Hall VIDEOS: the news that aired on TV Rio Sul