An unfortunate event has shocked the residents who were at El Perelló Beach, in Valencia, where a dolphin lost its life this Friday after being trapped in fishing nets.
The Civil Guard, through the Sueca Main Post, reported this morning the discovery of the dolphin entangled in the nets during the early hours of the morning.
According to authorities, the dolphin was found entangled in fishing nets, which caused visible injuries to its left fin. Given this situation, a rescue operation was activated to free the animal and provide medical assistance.
The dolphin was moved to a limited area of the beach, where staff from the Oceanogràfic Foundation were responsible for its attention and care. However, despite efforts to save it, the dolphin failed to recover and died during the morning.
The Civil Guard has expressed its regret for this tragic incident and has highlighted that its intervention is part of the usual collaboration with the Oceanogràfic Foundation in situations of this type. This event highlights the importance of taking measures to protect marine life and prevent accidents like this in the future.
The death of the dolphin in El Perelló has raised concerns among animal rights advocates and environmental organizations, who have urged stricter measures to regulate fishing and protect marine life in coastal areas.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the dangers marine animals face due to human activity, and highlights the need to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly fishing practices to prevent things like this from happening.
