Two dolphins stranded in San Luis, Uruguay; one released, one dies

Two dolphins washed ashore in the Uruguayan coastal town of San Luis, Canelones, prompting an immediate response from the National Navy and animal welfare specialists. The incident, which occurred on July 17, saw a team from the sub-prefecture of La Floresta attend the scene.

Following a protocol activation, the Navy's Fleet Command and the Institute of Animal Welfare (INBA) provided support. Specialized technicians from INBA arrived to conduct clinical evaluations and necessary studies on the stranded animals. A joint operation involving the Navy and INBA used a vessel to assist in the rescue efforts.

One of the dolphins, a male weighing approximately 100 kilograms and measuring 1.50 meters, was successfully released back into the ocean. The maneuver took place about three nautical miles offshore. However, the second dolphin, a female weighing about 180 kilograms and measuring 2.10 meters, could not be saved and died on the beach.

Efforts are underway to remove the deceased dolphin from the beach and transport it to the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. There, further examinations will be conducted to ascertain the precise causes of its death. The National Navy reported the events.