A dead dolphin is found on the foreshore of the River Thames at Mortlake, in Richmond, London. The animal is spotted on the bank and is now being recovered, according to reports from multiple outlets. The BBC says the dolphin is being retrieved from the area where it was located. The Evening Standard reports that experts assess the animal as being in poor condition, describing it as “skinny” and not in the best health. It also says experts observe signs of skin damage that appear consistent with contact with fresh water, though the cause of death is not stated in the reports provided. Both accounts focus on the discovery and recovery of the dolphin at the specific Mortlake location. The information available does not include details on whether there is an official investigation outcome yet, or whether any underlying cause—such as disease, injury, or environmental factors—has been confirmed.
Dead dolphin recovered from River Thames at Mortlake
A dead dolphin is found on the foreshore of the River Thames at Mortlake, in Richmond, London. The animal is spotted on the bank and is now being recovered, according to reports from multiple outlets....
- A dead dolphin is found on the foreshore/bank of the River Thames at Mortlake, Richmond.
- The dolphin is being recovered from the location where it is spotted.
- Experts describe the dolphin as being underweight and in poor condition.
- Experts report visible skin damage and possible effects consistent with fresh-water exposure.
- No confirmed cause of death is reported in the available accounts.
Experts say that the mammal showed signs of skin damage from fresh water, and appeared ‘skinny’ and ‘not in the best condition’
2 hours agoThe mammal, which was spotted on the foreshore at Mortlake in Richmond, is being recovered.
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