Beached dolphin rescued in Batangas

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna, Philippines — A dolphin found near the shore of Bauan in Batangas was rescued by members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) yesterday.

Residents and fisherfolk, who found the dolphin floating near Barangay Aplaya, sought the help of the PCG substation-Bauan and the municipality disaster risk reduction and management office.

Reynaldo Cuerdo of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource said the 150 to 200-kilo mammal was weak and had injuries in its right fin.

Responding PCG and rescue personnel used a crane to transfer the dolphin to an inflatable pool, where it would remain while undergoing treatment and observation by the BFAR.