Lake Tahoe Otter Attack: What It Taught Me About Being Prepared for the Unexpected
August 30, 2026. Lake Tahoe. A swim I had done countless times. And an encounter I never could have imagined.
I have been swimming in Lake Tahoe for 25 years.
I know the water. I know the shoreline. I know how quickly the conditions can change. And I have always respected the lake for what it is: beautiful, powerful and unpredictable.
But I never expected to be attacked by a wild otter.
The Lake Tahoe Otter Attack that Shook the World
Here are some of the articles and videos that were published about my story of the otter attack in Lake Tahoe. I never figured shooting a quick video to prove to people that a crazy thing happened to me would get international media attention! There are more - just Google Lynnette Bellin and keep scrolling!
Toddler Water Safety in Reno Nevada: How to Prepare Your Child
Toddler Water Safety in Reno Nevada: How to Prepare Your Child
Infant Swimming Lessons in Reno Tahoe: A Parent's Complete Guide
Living near Lake Tahoe is one of the great privileges of life in northern Nevada and the Sierra Nevada region. But for parents of young children, the proximity to open water also brings a heightened awareness of water safety. If you are searching for infant swimming lessons near Lake Tahoe, this guide will help you understand your options, what to look for in a programme, and why ISR Self-Rescue lessons are the choice so many local families are making.
Baby Drowning Prevention in Reno: Why Self-Rescue Skills Save Lives
Every parent in Reno wants to keep their child safe around water. But knowing where to start with baby drowning prevention can feel overwhelming. From pool fences to alarms to swim lessons, there is a lot of advice out there. This post breaks down what actually works, why layered protection matters, and how ISR Self-Rescue skills fit into a complete drowning prevention strategy for families in the Reno area.
ISR Self-Rescue Swim Lessons in Reno and Incline Village NV: What Parents Need to Know
If you are a parent in the Reno area searching for swim lessons for your young child, you may have come across the term ISR — Infant Swimming Resource. But what exactly is ISR, and how is it different from traditional swim lessons? This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about ISR Self-Rescue swim lessons in Reno NV, so you can make the most informed decision for your child's water safety.
How to Build Resilience in Children: Why I Recommend Martial Arts for Reno Kids
As an Infant Swimming Resource instructor, parents usually come to me with one immediate goal: they want their child to be safer in the water.
That's an important reason to choose ISR. But one of my favorite things about teaching young children is watching them develop something that extends far beyond the swimming pool.
They learn that they can do hard things.
Moving from Self-Rescue to Stroke Concepts
What you need to know as your child advances from Self-Rescue skills to strokes.
Why I Won’t Shut Up About Puddle Jumpers
When my children were little, summer pool season always brought a mix of joy and anxiety. As a former lifeguard, swim coach, pool manager, and swim instructor, I simply couldn’t look the other way when I saw kids bobbing around in water wings, puddle jumpers, life vests, or swimsuits with built-in flotation.
I never used flotation devices with my own children—because I knew what many parents didn’t: those devices can create a dangerous illusion of safety for both kids and adults.
5 Reasons Infant Swimming Resource Lessons Are a Game-Changer for the Reno-Tahoe Area
As a mother of two teens who is deeply passionate about water safety, I’ve experienced the ups and downs of traditional swim lessons. Over the years, I enrolled my children in group lessons, private sessions, and even swim team programs here in Reno-Tahoe. While each had its merits, I often found myself frustrated. My kids spent more time playing at the wall than learning in the water, and their progress was slow.
