Date 2005-01-31
Location Australia, Tasmania, north-west, Leith Beach (near Ulverstone)
Species Dolphin (unidentified)
Number 1
Stranded Alive Yes
Behavior if alive After being released, the dolphin "went like a rocket" back to sea, according to Parks and wildlife ranger Anthony Timmerman, who was involved with the rescue.
Notes The female dolphin "was discovered ... stranded on rocks."

"The dolphin was injected with antibiotics and adrenalins before being towed out to sea."
Ref Australian Broadcasting Corporpation. (2005, February 1). Stranded dolphin rescued. Retrieved February 13, 2005, from http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200502/s1293459.htm
Last Updated 2005-03-20
ID 202