The sighting of a bottlenose dolphin at the shores of Komenda College of Education has brought a mix of emotions to the community.
While it was exciting to see the marine mammal up close, it was also disheartening to see it in such a vulnerable state. The dolphin had been washed ashore and appeared to be injured, unable to swim back to the open sea.
As news of the dolphin’s predicament spread, people from all walks of life in the Komenda community gathered at the shore to witness this rare event.
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The onlookers were amazed at the beauty of the dolphin, but also deeply concerned about its welfare. Many of them speculated about what could have caused the injury that led to the dolphin’s distress.
Upon closer inspection of the dolphin’s body, it was evident that the mammal had sustained a serious injury to its back.
This injury made it difficult for the dolphin to swim and keep up with the rest of its pod. It was most likely separated from its group and ended up washed ashore due to its inability to navigate through the strong ocean currents.
The local fishermen who were also present at the scene provided valuable insights into the situation.
They informed the observers that the dolphin could return to the sea if it is left alone, as it was still breathing.
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This gave hope to everyone gathered at the shore that the dolphin would eventually recover and rejoin its pod.
The incident with the bottlenose dolphin serves as a poignant reminder of the need to protect our marine life.
It highlights the dangers that human activities such as pollution, fishing practices, and other forms of marine exploitation pose to these beautiful creatures.
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It also demonstrates the importance of prompt intervention in the event of marine life being in distress.
Watch the Video of the dolphin below