River otter spotted in Bronx for first time in 100 years

A river otter was spotted in the Bronx for the first time in 100 years. Officials state this discovery proves that conservation and restoration efforts are reviving the urban river following years of habitat degradation and pollution. Javier Lopez, Interim Executive Director of the Bronx River Alliance, described the return as a gift to the river and the communities that spent 50 years fighting to restore the environment, marking a significant milestone for local ecological recovery.