…a dolphin has stranded on the shore?
In short Call at once and do not push it back into the water: that kills more dolphins than it saves.
Should you step in?
Only keep the animal wet and shaded until specialists arrive — nothing more.
When is help needed?
Always. A healthy dolphin does not come ashore: if it is there, something has already happened.
What you must never do
Do not pull the fins or tail, do not pour water into the blowhole, do not push it back out to sea, do not gather a crowd.
When to contact us
Immediately. Report the exact location, the animal’s size and whether it is breathing.
A real rescue
A dolphin found at dawn: a timely call gave the specialists a few hours, and that was enough.
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