Dolphin dies despite rescue efforts on Dania Beach
FORT LAUDERDALE -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Friday it is investigating how and why a dolphin ended up stranded on Dania Beach.
The dolphin came ashore near Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park sometime during the afternoon.
Neither park or wildlife officials could immediately provide details about the incident but live video from the scene showed at least eight people tending to the distressed aquatic mammal.
Officials said the dolphin died despite the efforts to save it, wildlife officials said.
They remind beachgoers that marine mammals strand for several reasons. "It's usually because they are sick or injured. Never push a marine mammal back out into the water as it can delay care. Instead call FWC's Wildlife Alert at 888-404-FWCC (888-404-3922) so that trained professionals can respond."