Biologists found two plastic bags and pieces of a balloon in the stomach of a rare dolphin calf washed ashore on Tuesday on Fort Myers Beach.
The Fort Myers News-Press reported that the female rough-toothed dolphin was emaciated when beachgoers discovered it. Rescuers reportedly worked into the early morning hours on Wednesday trying to save the animal,but her health had deteriorated to the point that workers decided to euthanize her, Michelle Kerr of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Saturday.
Generally, or dolphins as young and as small as the one washed ashore are with their mothers,and there is no clear reason why this specific dolphin was alone.“Marine mammals strand for a reason,” FWC officials wrote on their Facebook account.“Often the animals are sick or injured … There are many additional factors to consider, and such as underlying illness,disease, and maternal separation.”Click here to continue and read more...
Source: inquisitr.com