I believe that they should have attempted to treat the dolphin. They could have tried something before euthanizing her.
A dolphin was found stranded in the 700 block of Carolina Beach Ave. north early Thursday morning. (Source : WECT)
CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WECT) – A dolphin was found stranded in the 700 block of Carolina Beach Ave. North early Thursday morning.
According to New Hanover County Dispatch, Carolina Beach Police were the first to the scene and called UNCW Marine Wildlife to assist.
Members of the UNCW Marine Wildlife arrived and confirmed that it was a Risso’s dolphin, a species that usually dwells over 60 miles from shore. They helped keep the dolphin comfortable while waiting for the veterinarian to arrive.
The veterinarian, Claire Hohenwarter, arrived on scene and assessed the dolphin’s condition. Hohenwarter said that the dolphin, “looked to have something that was a chronic condition because she’s emaciated and has lots of wounds on her. She’s lost a lot of weight and I suspect that she was…
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