A dolphin is found dead on the foreshore of the River Thames at Mortlake in Richmond. BBC News reports the animal was spotted on the bank and is being recovered. The Evening Standard adds that experts say the dolphin appears underweight, describing it as “skinny” and not in the best condition, and that there are signs of skin damage that they attribute to contact with fresh water. Other outlets report the same incident, with The Independent noting that experts link a broader increase in dolphin deaths to climate change, though the specific cause of this individual death is not confirmed in the accounts provided. Overall reporting describes the discovery location and physical condition of the dolphin, alongside expert commentary that points to possible contributing environmental factors, including freshwater-related damage. The reports do not state whether a formal cause-of-death investigation has been completed, but they indicate the animal is being removed following the find.