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A Rare Friendship Between A Lonely Old Man And An Otter Has Become A Forever Thing

Maryjane
by Maryjane
22 Nov 2021

We all know someone who dearly loves their pet and cannot imagine life without them. The lengths people go to for their pets demonstrate that animals can also be deeply loved by humans. 

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Sometimes, people are willing to go to great lengths for animals in danger or in need of help, whether it be a stray dog or a wild animal. These individuals are the unsung heroes of our society. 

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There are times when a human meets an animal and instantly falls in love with them, even though they are wild. This type of friendship knows no boundaries. 

People do not worry about themselves or the potential harm the voiceless animal could cause; they only care about giving all the love, care, and support the animal deserves. 

One such example is an older adult named Seppo Laamanen, who lives alone and finds companionship among wild animals, especially with one in particular. The duo now shares an extraordinary and unbreakable bond. 

This heartwarming story will fill you with many thoughts and emotions and make you realize that even the wildest animals know how to love and make friends. 

Read the whole story below and share it with your friends and family, especially those who are scared of animals, to let them know that these seemingly harmful creatures know how to love.

Life away from the city lights.

Since the beginning of time, humans and animals have always had a close relationship, especially with wildlife. As the world has evolved, people have become accustomed to the fast-paced life of busy cities. It is nearly impossible to imagine a life away from that rapidly growing world, living peacefully off the grid at the far end of the earth, deep in the wilderness. One such example of something that is fairly difficult to imagine is a 65-year-old man named Seppo Laamanen, who lives alone in a peaceful and cozy house deep in the woods of Finland.

Life away from the city lights.
Screenshot via YouTube
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One special friend.

Even though the older man lives alone, he has never felt lonely because the wild animals near his house always provide him with sweet company. However, there is one animal that is more special than all the others: an adorable otter. The two share an extraordinary bond. Not a single day goes by without them spending a little quality time together. Seppo's four-legged friend visits him daily, and it has become more like a routine—a habit that Seppo enjoys the most, eagerly waiting for the following morning to meet his special friend, the otter.

One special friend.
Screenshot via YouTube
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A forever bond.

These meetings began a few years ago when this cute little otter appeared on the front porch of Seppo's house in search of food. It was unbearably cold—so cold that the nearby lake was completely frozen. Since the lake had frozen, it was nearly impossible for the otter to hunt for food. Seppo understood the situation and offered his visitor some fish, which the otter immediately devoured. That is where this beautiful friendship began, and it seems like this is a forever thing.

A forever bond.
Screenshot via YouTube

Now, the friendly otter visits his best friend daily, and they cannot go a day without meeting. The otter feels at home whenever he comes to the front porch to meet his buddy. 

Seppo always keeps some extra food in his fridge just in case the otter brings some of his friends over to his new home. Watch the whole video to see the duo spend some quality time together.

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