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New sea otter from Alaska at Newport aquarium

The Columbian
Published: December 22, 2010, 12:00am

NEWPORT, Ore. (AP) — A sea otter rescued from Alaska has made its debut in the outdoor exhibit at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport.

The Oregonian reports the staff watched closely Tuesday as 8-month old Mojo who weighs 35 pounds, met a 12-year-old sea otter named Hunter, who weighs 70 pounds.

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