Orphaned female dolphin rescued near Matagorda Island, TX; mother found dead, cause unknown; dolphin now in care of SeaWorld San Antonio.
The Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network (TMMSN) collaborated with local partners such as SeaWorld, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and NOAA Fisheries Service to rescue an orphaned female dolphin found alone near Matagorda Island in Texas. The dolphin's mother was found dead nearby, and the cause of her death is uncertain, with potential factors including unusual behavior, storms, heavy rain, or flooding. The rescued dolphin is now in the care of SeaWorld San Antonio.
August 25, 2024
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