BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya – A stranded dolphin
has been rescued by fishermen off Cagayan’s northern coast.
The Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) regional office in Tuguegarao City said
the Fraser’s dolphin (Lagenodelphishosei), measuring 2.26 meters in length, is
now recovering from wounds at its fishery station in Claveria town.
Dr. Jovita Ayson, BFAR
director for Cagayan Valley, said the mammal was found stranded by fishermen
along the South China Sea coast in Pamplona town’s Barangay Allasitan on Feb.
21.
The dolphin, listed as
one the world’s most threatened sea species, had bite-like injuries as well as
scratches on its left pectoral flipper, head and tail when rescued by the
fisherfolk.
“Although the animal
has lost its balance due to wounds on its flipper, it remains to be alert and
is receiving medication and food,” BFAR said.
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