Otter at Pasir Ris suffers deep cut around its torso after getting caught in metal wire

An otter pup has been spotted with a deep cut on its torso caused by what appears to be a metal wire wrapped around its body.

Photos of the injured otter was posted on the OtterWatch Facebook post by Abel Yeo yesterday (Oct 30).

Its flesh was exposed, however, Yeo said that it appeared to be eating and swimming well.

Otter enthusiasts believe that the pup was born in February or March.