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Ocean Adventure team rescues stranded dolphin

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  • April 10, 2015
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SUBIC, Zambales—A dolphin rescue team from Ocean Adventure, a theme park in the Subic free port, rescued a male rough-toothed dolphin on Thursday with the assistance of local members of the Philippine Marine Mammal Stranding Network (PMMSN).

Leo Suarez, staff veterinarian at Ocean Adventure, said that the rough-toothed dolphin that was first spotted by residents swimming close to the shoreline at about 7 a.m. had “already lost his bouyancy, and is very weak.”

First responders of PMMSN waded into the water and held the stranded dolphin afloat for over two hours before the rescue team arrived.

Upon arrival, Suarez, along with Ocean Adventure marine-mammal experts and volunteers, examined the dolphin and collected a blood sample for analysis. The dolphin was then carefully placed on a stretcher and carried to the boat where he was transported to the Dolphin Rescue and Rehabilitation Center at Ocean Adventure.

Dick Mendigorin, local member of PMMSN, said that he first saw the dolphin at about 7 a.m., and then “guided him to where we can keep his [blowhole] above the water so he can breathe.”

Mendigorin was helped by two other locals, a fisherman and an Army soldier, in keeping the dolphin afloat. They brought the dolphin near a boat, where they improvised shelter for the animal, and took turns caring for him until the Ocean Adventure team arrived.

Suarez praised the efforts of Mendigorin and the others who cared for the dolphin. He said that “based on what we saw, their response was good—and their training definitely helped.”

He said that based on his initial diagnosis of the animal’s condition, it is likely the dolphin is suffering from acoustic trauma.

“The dolphin will be provided 24/7 care by staff and trained volunteers to keep him safely afloat and to closely monitor his condition. Once we get the blood results, we will give him the proper medications, fluids to hydrate him, and begin to offer him fish this afternoon,” he added.

Gail Laule, COO of Ocean Adventure, said that “as this rescue has shown, the work of the PMMSN is crucial for saving the lives of these stranded animals. We have to train local members of the PMMSN because they are the first responders. With their help we can now begin the process of hopefully nursing the dolphin back to health.”

Laule said that, in recent years, the PMMSN network ‘’”has grown considerably, with over 3,000 trained first responders nationwide, and is now virtually unparalleled in the world. It is truly something that Filipinos should be proud of. And we are honored to be one of its founders and prime movers.”

 

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