Dolphin Washed Ashore on US Beach Dies After Becoming People’s 'Plaything'

A dolphin washed ashore was harassed by people and died. Photo by Texas Marine Mammal Network Facebook capture, Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Se-eun] A dolphin washed ashore on a beach in Texas, USA, died due to harassment by people.

On the 15th (local time), NBC reported that the animal rescue organization Texas Marine Mammal Network released details and photos of the incident.

According to the Texas Marine Mammal Network, a female dolphin was washed ashore on the beach on the 10th.

People harassed the dolphin by pushing it back into the sea, trying to swim with it, or climbing onto its back as if it were a toy.

A beachgoer who witnessed this reported it late, but the dolphin was reported to have died before the rescue team arrived at the scene.

The organization stated, "The female dolphin was harassed by many people without being able to move," and criticized, "Harassment causes excessive stress to wild dolphins and is an illegal act that is also dangerous to humans."

In the United States, violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act can result in a fine of up to $11,000 and imprisonment for up to one year.

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