Following a tragic mass stranding, animal welfare teams work tirelessly to save dozens of dolphins along the Cape Cod shoreline.
In Wellfleet, Massachusetts, animal rescuers were on high alert Saturday after 125 Atlantic white-sided dolphins became stranded on Cape Cod’s coastal flats the previous day. The incident resulted in the death of 10 dolphins at an area known as The Gut on Great Island.
On Saturday morning, teams from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) encountered a pod of 10 dolphins in dangerously shallow waters. Using various methods, they successfully guided the group back to deeper waters to ensure their safety.
Additionally, rescuers spotted another group of 25 dolphins swimming near Eastham, close to the shore, as the tide continued to recede. The IFAW reported ongoing herding efforts in an attempt to steer these dolphins away from shallow waters and prevent further fatalities.
Cape Cod is known for frequent strandings, especially for species like the Atlantic white-sided dolphins. Conservationists continue their efforts to manage the challenging situation, with hopes of preventing further harm to these marine animals.
