GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - A dead baby dolphin that washed ashore at Herolds Bay beach last week, has been recovered by volunteers from the Stranded Marine Animal Rescue Team (Smart).
A post-mortem will be done to confirm the exact cause of death.
According to Smart., the animal was reported on Thursday 11 June and volunteers responded promptly to retrieve the carcass and transport it to the organisation's freezer facility for preservation.
The dolphin will be transferred to marine mammal specialist Dr Greg Hofmeyr at Bayworld in Gqeberha, where a necropsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
The findings will contribute valuable information to ongoing marine conservation research.
Smart thanked its volunteers for their swift response and dedication to protecting and monitoring marine wildlife.
Members of the public are urged to report stranded marine animals, whether alive or deceased, as soon as possible.
Early reporting can play a vital role in rescue, rehabilitation, research and conservation efforts.
Anyone who encounters a stranded marine animal can contact S.M.A.R.T. immediately on 072 227 4715.
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