A bottle-nosed dolphin stranded on the flats near Bluff has returned to the water - though her calf had died before helpers arrived. The department's operations manager for Murihiku, John McCarroll, said the calf was found dead and the mother in poor condition. The dead calf was hoisted and taken away. Ms Bull’s partner and his work colleagues arrived to help Doc staff move the dolphin to deeper waters with the incoming tide. Mr McCarroll said Doc are awaiting a decision from mana whenua about what will happen with the body of the calf.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 15, 2022 15:25 UTC