See it: Dolphins spotted swimming in Bronx River
NEW YORK -- There was a rare dolphin sighting in the Bronx this week.
At least two dolphins made quite a splash, swimming in the Bronx River near Starlight Park in the Soundview section.
It’s true—dolphins were spotted in the Bronx River this week! This is great news—it shows that the decades-long effort to restore the river as a healthy habitat is working. We believe these dolphins naturally found their way to the river in search of fish.
— NYC Parks (@NYCParks) January 19, 2023
(Video: Nick Banco) pic.twitter.com/40ZNgBjJZs
The New York City parks department tweeted the video, saying the decades-long effort to restore the river as a healthy habitat is working.
Parks officials say they believe the dolphins naturally found their way to the river in search of fish.
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