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A quick volunteer response over the weekend ensured that a number of stranded dolphins were rescued and refloated back to sea in Kerry.
Six common dolphins initially live stranded and then the rest of the pod came into shallow water, the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) outlined.
A local community volunteer effort swung into action and once all animals were refloated they were guided out to deeper waters.
The rescue was overseen by the local live stranding network co-ordinator.
Those involved in the operation were praised for their "quick reponse and fantastic teamwork" by the IWDG.
Cloghane village is located on the Dingle Peninsula, at the foot of Mount Brandon, overlooking Brandon Bay.
Here's a short video of the common dolphins rescued today in Cloghane, County Kerry. Thanks to the community effort, the local live stranding network coordinator and IWDG volunteers for such a quick response and fantastic team work!
— Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (@IWDGnews) January 14, 2024
Learn more at https://t.co/1PjFFodCgm pic.twitter.com/G61F5V1YQH
Kerry is renowned for its number of dolphins with the legendary bottlenose dolphin Fungi who swam playfully around boats in the harbour in nearby Dingle town leading to a small industry developing around him.
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