Dolphin Rescue Mission - Savannah, GA

Octoman · 07-03-2008, 11:22 PM

A rescue effort was mounted on Tuesday July 1st, 2008, in the Wilmington River near Savannah, GA. A young dolphin had become entangled in a round piece of rubber and her life was threatened by this man-made debris. The rubber was wrapped around the young dolphin's neck for at least a year and as she grew, the rubber became tighter and tighter. A crew made up of members from several different agencies and institutions set out Tuesday morning to locate the dolphin and remove the debris. She was successfully located and the piece of rubber was removed. The dolphin was examined by a veterinarian and was released back to the estuary to recover on her own.
NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - NOAA and Partners Free Juvenile Dolphin from Life-Threatening Debris
Young Dolphin Rescued from Debris in Savannah's Waterways - News - WSAV.com - Savannah / Hilton Head

Frankie · 07-03-2008, 11:30 PM

Cool story Mark! I look forward to your pictures. Thanks for your contribution to the news!

Octoman · 07-03-2008, 11:37 PM

I was lucky enough to tag along to take pictures on this trip and I would love to share them with RS!

We set out early in the morning and located the dolphin near the Wilmington River...

When conditions were perfect, the net was dropped. It was amazing how fast and efficient the crew was, they really know what they are doing...

She was brought out of the water so that the debris could be removed and she could be examined by the veterinarian. Her comfort and well-being was the primary concern during the operation...

Then she was released back into the estuary, it was a great feeling to see her swimming away with a new lease on life...

dfurbee · 07-04-2008, 11:33 AM

Mark,
Nice news to hear. Just wish people would throw their trash away, where it belongs, not into the water. How luck for you to be there.

Frankie · 07-04-2008, 12:05 PM

Darn Mark, the high resolution picture in the article really shows the damage done to the dolphin. They weren't worried about infection? Some of that flesh look pretty raw after the operation.

Octoman · 07-04-2008, 02:25 PM

Frankie, it appeared to be mostly scar tissue under the piece of rubber. When they cut the rubber, it came right off, they didn't have to cut it away from the skin.

Dfurbee, you are absolutely right, this is what happens with man-made debris in the ocean. People need to take more responsibility for what they put into the water.

Woodstock · 07-04-2008, 02:33 PM

Poor dolphin

What amazing people to help it

Great article and fabulous pics!
Karma to you Mark for sharing this with us!

lcstorc · 07-04-2008, 02:36 PM

What a happy and sad story. This really reminds us all how our garbage effects the world and animals around us.
It is wonderful that you were able to save her. Poor baby living so long with that around her neck. She must have been so relieved to have it removed.
Great job!!
Thank you
Every animal saved is a step in the right direction.

Frankie · 07-07-2008, 12:26 PM

I was out in those same waters Saturday fishing. The trouble is people around here are big into boating and have little respect for anyone or anything not on their boat i observed. IMO it is just to easy to just buy a boat, register it and go out. They should have mandatory classes or something.

Scooterman · 07-08-2008, 11:26 PM

WOW I sure hope they could track it & see how it heals up, sad to see that for sure!

07-03-2008, 11:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Octoman Pumpkin Pie! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,810 View Gallery Karma Komment	Dolphin Rescue Mission - Savannah, GA A rescue effort was mounted on Tuesday July 1st, 2008, in the Wilmington River near Savannah, GA. A young dolphin had become entangled in a round piece of rubber and her life was threatened by this man-made debris. The rubber was wrapped around the young dolphin's neck for at least a year and as she grew, the rubber became tighter and tighter. A crew made up of members from several different agencies and institutions set out Tuesday morning to locate the dolphin and remove the debris. She was successfully located and the piece of rubber was removed. The dolphin was examined by a veterinarian and was released back to the estuary to recover on her own. NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - NOAA and Partners Free Juvenile Dolphin from Life-Threatening Debris Young Dolphin Rescued from Debris in Savannah's Waterways - News - WSAV.com - Savannah / Hilton Head __________________ Mark My tank thread... Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Tank build... 55 Construction

07-03-2008, 11:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Octoman Pumpkin Pie! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,810 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dolphin Rescue Mission - Savannah, GA I was lucky enough to tag along to take pictures on this trip and I would love to share them with RS! We set out early in the morning and located the dolphin near the Wilmington River... When conditions were perfect, the net was dropped. It was amazing how fast and efficient the crew was, they really know what they are doing... She was brought out of the water so that the debris could be removed and she could be examined by the veterinarian. Her comfort and well-being was the primary concern during the operation... Then she was released back into the estuary, it was a great feeling to see her swimming away with a new lease on life... __________________ Mark My tank thread... Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Tank build... 55 Construction

07-04-2008, 11:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
dfurbee Krankenschwester Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In the hills Posts: 1,109 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dolphin Rescue Mission - Savannah, GA Mark, Nice news to hear. Just wish people would throw their trash away, where it belongs, not into the water. How luck for you to be there. __________________ Nothing will benefit human health & increase chances of survival for life as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet. Albert Edison

07-04-2008, 02:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Octoman Pumpkin Pie! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,810 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dolphin Rescue Mission - Savannah, GA Frankie, it appeared to be mostly scar tissue under the piece of rubber. When they cut the rubber, it came right off, they didn't have to cut it away from the skin. Dfurbee, you are absolutely right, this is what happens with man-made debris in the ocean. People need to take more responsibility for what they put into the water. __________________ Mark My tank thread... Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Tank build... 55 Construction

07-04-2008, 02:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dolphin Rescue Mission - Savannah, GA Poor dolphin What amazing people to help it Great article and fabulous pics! Karma to you Mark for sharing this with us! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

07-04-2008, 02:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,924 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dolphin Rescue Mission - Savannah, GA What a happy and sad story. This really reminds us all how our garbage effects the world and animals around us. It is wonderful that you were able to save her. Poor baby living so long with that around her neck. She must have been so relieved to have it removed. Great job!! Thank you Every animal saved is a step in the right direction. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

07-08-2008, 11:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Scooterman Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 1,238 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dolphin Rescue Mission - Savannah, GA WOW I sure hope they could track it & see how it heals up, sad to see that for sure! __________________ Scott Ardoin (Ard-Dwan)

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