A family of otters were recently seen running through Khatib MRT station, catching commuters by surprise.
A 19-second video of the ‘excursion’ was shared on the Singapore Subreddit on Wednesday (1 Oct).
Otters running through Khatib MRT!
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In the video, three otters can be seen running through a shaded area in the MRT station.
Source: Remote_Fisherman_469 on Reddit
After scurrying past the original poster (OP), the trio made their way into an unshaded area before propping themselves on a ledge next to a park.
Source: Remote_Fisherman_469 on Reddit
A few seconds later, the otters waddle into a nearby bush separating the park from the MRT station.
Source: Remote_Fisherman_469 on Reddit
Upon realising the location of the encounter, netizens couldn’t help but joke that the otters had taken the shuttle bus that runs between Khatib MRT station and Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
Source: Reddit
Others couldn’t help but crack jokes at the encounter.
Source: Reddit
Speaking to MS News, the OP, who identified himself as Caleb, said he was on his way home on Wednesday (1 Oct) afternoon when he saw the otters.
Caleb shared that he was “not alarmed at all” and, in fact, found the otters cute.
He was, however, surprised to see otters so far from a river or lake.
All in all, Caleb found it fascinating to see how wildlife has adapted to an urban country like Singapore:
I find it interesting to see how much the wildlife has adapted to city life in Singapore, it’s not something you see too much of in other cities.
He added that he recorded a video of the animals as his wife loved otters.
NParks advises against touching, chasing, or cornering otters, despite how adorable they are. This is especially the case for romps that comprise pups.
Also read:Car & bus drivers wait patiently as otters lepak while crossing road in Toa Payoh
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