Rest in peace Lil' McOttersons...
Peeps, we've just learned that the lil' Otter who stole yer heart by holding hands (no kidding, watch for it!) with her ottermate has passed away. Apparently, "Nyac" the otter even made it through the Exxon Valdez spill! I did not know that.
Let's do an encore presentayshe for the lil' trooper. It's absolutely one of our favorite videos of all time.
Thanks for letting us know the sad news, Kimberly R. and Kim B. :(
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I think there's something in my eye ...
This makes me sad. ;.;
The movie that make two million ova explode.
The immediate response, what about his pal? Who's going to hold his hand now?
Oh how sad, I loved seeing this little guy in person. I will miss him!
I'm sorry, I meant Milo, Nyac's friend. I'm more than happy to hold that little paw.
RIP
Nyac and his companion showed us what love is, caring for each other no matter what.
To Kar:
They actually have another, but younger, female otter. She has been there for several years and had been spending time with Milo (the other otter).
I remember seeing Nyac when I was a little girl going to the Vancouver aquarium all the way up until I went to the aquarium last year.
It's going to be weird not seeing her anymore.
Happy fishing in the next world, Mr. Otter. Hope you have many happy hands to hold!
if anyone gets angels it's otters
Aww, I *love* this video, and it's so especially touching knowing that he's passed away. So sad :(
RIP little floaty buddy :(
If it's any comfort, the average lifespan of a sea otter is 10-12 years, though some have been known to make it to 25.
If Nyac lived through the Exxon Valdez spill, which was 19 years ago, he was probably 20 or more himself, so he had a nice long life.
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Oops. HTML hearts don't work. Aww so sad the other otter had to die.. I LOVE this video.. holding hands while still twirling in the water.. :(
[Here, you can borrow this one... ♥ - Ed.]
Good bye I hope you are happy in that place beyond the pain of this world. Play long and joyfully good bye.-Woods Walker
Sad sad sad.
*sniff*
Goodbye little cutie.
Godspeed li'l otter. You've earned that wee halo for bringing joy to so many.
Sniff. He's spinning and and holding paws with the angels now.
Baroooooooo!
Baroooooo! Sleep well, little Nyac. :(
I hate it when life bites you in the butt...
I think whatever got in geneticlemon's eye floated over to mine. :'(
RIP lil' McOtterson
So sad.
Awwww, poor little buddy, hope he's in otter heaven.
squishy floating belly!! so sad news for first thing in the morning! This video will always touch my heart...
I just remembered--I was in Vancouver about a year and a half ago--and I must have seen these otters! I'm so sad and so happy! Laughing and crying again thanks to Cuteoverload.
Thanks, Brandi -- It does help to remember that for some of our fellow creatures 20 years is a long, full life. Although-- maybe it's just my sad and selfish state of mind today -- I have to say, sometimes it just plain sucks to go through life outliving so many of our sweet furry companions.
Awww...I love that video. So sweet. I know they will be reunited in otter heaven one day.
Ya know how you see something cute and you and your partner add it to the secret little language only the two of you share? A little lover-inside joke?
Well... sometimes when laying in bed, instead of holding hands, we just press our hands together and just have sweet Otter love.
Thank you, Otter Friends, for giving us something kind and gentle to share.
it's a weepy day... I'm waiting to take my little guinea piggeh to the vet to send to the Rainbow Bridge. This is the third time he's been sick in a couple months, and although I tried to hand feed him last night and this morning, he is just not responding this time... I think it's time to let him go...
*sniffle*
Barooooooo.....
*sigh* So precious! If one of my dogs is sleeping, the other one will lay next to it and rest its chin on the others back..like "are you asleep? What are you doing? I'm here! ok..I'll take a nap too". Animals are such a good example of unconditional love.
@Ceejoe, I hear ya. My 17-year-old cat, Stinky, who has chronic renal failure, is going to the vet this morning, and I am petrified that it may be his time. I never could have been ready to let him go. He is the best cat in the world, ever. He is my heart. You are so brave to know the right time and face it for your little buddy.
@Theresa - you will have the strength you need be/c you love him.
ceejoe and Theresa, my thoughts are with you and your furry companions.
RIP sweet fuzzy McOtter...the best part of that video was the bigger one reaching out and grabbing the "hand" again...you can't help but melt.
(T_T) Again! I think we all need a break from the bad news.
He can swim under the Rainbow Bridge :)
Goodbye, my little otter friend!
There is something so incredibly peaceful and relaxing about this vid-- aside from the off-the-charts cuteness and sweetness. They look like they are doing some kind of dual meditation, and are perfectly in synch. How wonderful to float around with your bestest buddy or sweetheart.
ceejoe and Theresa I hope you can find some comfort knowing you gave your lil' buddies the best life possible. They love you and know you love them, and that is the best thing in the whole world.
Oh, geez, I've already been having a hard time controling my emotions and this isn't making it any easier.
Baroooooooooooooooooo!
God's speed little buddy and thanks for the lasting impression of love and companionship.
It's a really sad day here in Vancouver. Nyac will be missed.
For those of you that may want a bit more information about what happened you can check out the Vancouver Aquarium's website. They also have an Otter Cam... http://www.vanaqua.org/ottercam/
Desk - thanks so much for the link. I'd love to see them all in Vancouver.
Someone dub that over with Whitney's "I Will Always Love You" and give Christian the Lion a run for his money!
Let's be thankful that Nyac survived the oil spill. Too many animals, cute or not-so-cute, did not survive. May we never see anything like that happen again.
If any ground is Consecrate, this ground is.
If any day is Holy, it is this day.
@ michellemybelle - i've never thought of what's UNDER the Rainbow Bridge. =0)
Nyac, i'm going to hold someone's hand today in memory of you.
For those of you who are not Vancouver natives and interested in reading more about sweet Nyac, there was an article published in the paper today and can be viewed online:
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=7e6c5de5-6628-442f-9efd-4e15f33348c4
There's a special place in heaven for that dear little one. God bless you, Nyac. Someone is thinking of you today.