November 24, 2025, Elkton, Oregon, USA: Along the Umpqua River in southwestern Oregon, a wild river otter carries a smallmouth bass in its mouth when, in a split second, a bald eagle swoops in from above and tries to snatch the fish away. The dramatic encounter unfolds in about one second, capturing a rare clash between two top river predators.
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