Virginia Navy Base Staff Stunned To Discover Two Wild Babies Outside Their Door

Life at the Little Creek Navy Base in Norfolk, Virginia, is usually quiet. Wildlife sightings aren’t a common part of the scene.

But one day, something unusual showed up at their door, and it caught everyone’s attention.

There, huddled together like two tiny balls of fluff, were a pair of baby otters, right outside one of the administration buildings.

Their little faces peeked out nervously, as if they weren’t quite sure where they belonged. These pups, no more than 5 or 6 weeks old, had clearly lost their way.

At first, the staff hoped their mama was nearby and would come back for them. But as a full day passed, it became clear that these babies were all alone.

That’s when the staff reached out to the team at Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge, knowing the pups needed help fast.

When rescuers arrived, their hearts sank. Otters that young shouldn’t be out on their own, not like this.

Something must have gone terribly wrong for them to end up there.

The team gently scooped up the fragile pair, now named Cedar and Willow, and whisked them off to the safety of wildlife rehabber Cindy Lakin’s care.

It was clear these little ones were in trouble, far too young to be facing the world on their own. Lakin shared in an interview:

“Otters at that age would never be out of their den. If they are out, something has happened, and they need rescue.”

Cedar and Willow weren’t the only little ones in need. At Cindy’s place, they joined four other orphaned otters. Together, they formed the sweetest, most playful group of misfits.

But first things first, these babies were in rough shape. Dehydrated and way too thin, they needed fluids, medicine, and lots of love to get back on their paws.

But with each passing day, they grew stronger and healthier. With Cindy’s care, they started eating better, gaining weight, and showing off that signature otter energy.

Soon, they graduated to the next big step in their journey: learning to enjoy fish and discovering the fun of splashing around in water.

Watching them was pure joy. They chased each other through their little pools, wrestled with their buddies, and turned every moment into a game, as Lakin shared:

“For otters, everything is fun and games. They love their toys.”

Life, for these otters, was finally fun again.

The plan is for all six to return to the wild soon. When that day comes, they’ll slip into the streams and forests where they truly belong, strong, free, and together, just the way nature intended.

It’s hard not to smile just picturing that moment. Seeing these playful, spirited little otters get the second chance they deserve fills the heart with hope.

And it’s all because kind people stepped in and refused to give up on them, giving them a future as bright and wild as they are.