Two stranded dolphins rescued from marsh in massachusetts

WAREHAM, MA – Two common dolphins stranded on a marsh near Beaverdam Creek were rescued Monday morning after a coordinated response by local and wildlife officials.

The Wareham Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) was dispatched around 10:45 a.m. after reports of marine animals trapped out of the water at low tide.

Responders located both dolphins alive and active but unable to reach the river.

Marine rescue team called to assist

The International Fund for Animal Welfare’s Marine Mammal Stranding Response Team was immediately contacted and deployed to the site. Working alongside WDNR, rescuers were able to recover both dolphins safely and transfer them to a marine mammal transport vehicle for medical assessment.

Officials said the first dolphin weighed about 90 pounds, while the second was roughly 150 pounds. Both underwent a preliminary examination at the scene before being taken for a full evaluation to determine whether they could be released or required further care.

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Community cooperation praised

WDNR credited IFAW’s rapid response and network of trained volunteers for the successful rescue. The agency noted that IFAW operates around the clock to protect stranded and injured marine wildlife along the Massachusetts coastline.

Officials thanked all responders who assisted in the operation and emphasized the importance of public vigilance in reporting stranded marine animals quickly to improve their chances of survival.

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