The dolphin was found dead on a Florida beach after being impaled in the head, NOAA law enforcement said. A necropsy revealed it was impaled in the head by a spear-like object while still alive.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the dead dolphin was found on Fort Myers Beach on March 24 and recovered by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . NOAA's law enforcement office said a necropsy on the dolphin revealed it was impaled in the head by a spear-like object while still alive.
The dolphin was a lactating female, and it appeared to have died from trauma, which happened at or around its time of death, according to NOAA.Law enforcement officials said they suspect the dolphin was impaled while in a "begging position." Begging isn't a natural behavior for dolphins and is usually associated with illegal feeding, officials said. NOAA urges people to not feed or attempt to feed wild dolphins to prevent future harm to them.
Since 2002, NOAA said at least 27 dolphins have stranded with evidence of being shot by guns, arrows or impaled by sharp objects. Harassing, harming, killing or feeding dolphins in theMORE: Those who violate the law can face up to $100,000 in fines and up to one year in jail, officials said. Anyone with information about the dolphin's death or the incident can call the NOAA Enforcement Hotline at 853-1964. Tips can be anonymous.
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