Fisherman jumps into net to save dolphin

A heartwarming video circulating on social media shows the bravery of fisherman Dragan, who plunged into the sea to save a dolphin trapped in his net. The footage captures the moment Dragan, with the help of his colleagues on deck, lifted the large marine animal to freedom. His colleagues' cheers could be heard as the dolphin was freed.

While attempting to rescue such a large animal could be dangerous, Dragan believed the dolphin sensed his helpful intentions. Dolphins frequently become entangled in fishing nets, a situation that can prove fatal. These nets are a major cause of endangerment for dolphins, contributing to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of marine mammals each year.

The problem is particularly acute in Africa, Asia, and South America, but Europe is not immune. Slovenia recently witnessed a similar incident involving a young dolphin in the Bay of Piran. The dolphin became entangled twice, escaping the first time as a calf, but with a piece of net still attached. Despite the ordeal, its curiosity and playfulness persisted. Over a year later, it became fatally ensnared again.

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The rescue of such a large animal could of course be dangerous, but the fisherman himself concluded that the dolphin felt that he wanted to help him.