Experts save dolphin from fishing line entanglement
Nov 16, 2011 12:31 PM EST
Animal experts successfully removed tangled fishing line from a dolphin calf off the coast of St. Petersburg Tuesday, according to NOAA.
The calf and its mother were first spotted in late July, but were not seen again until late October. The calf was entangled in fishing line that was cutting deeply into its mouth and dorsal fin.
The calf was successfully located Monday during the first rescue attempt within a quarter mile of the Veteran's Park boat ramp just after sunrise.
Just before 10 a.m., the calf was restrained. The line was running through the calf's mouth, cutting into its jaw, wrapping around its right flipper and cutting several inches into the dorsal fin.
Once the line was removed, the calf was given an antibiotic and released.
The team consisted of participants from: Chicago Zoological Society/Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, NOAA, University of Florida, Mote Marine Lab, Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and the Florida Aquarium.
NBC News
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