Rescue organization raises orphan baby dolphin

The La Plata Dolphin is found in South America. S.O.S Rescate de Fauna Marina also treats penguins and other marine mammals.

Andres Stapff / Reuters

The head of the NGO "S.O.S Rescate Fauna Marina" Richard Tesore swims with a female baby La Plata dolphin (Pontoporia blainvillei) near the seaside resort of Piriapolis, 90 km to the east of Montevideo, October 17. The dolphin, with its umbilical cord still attached, was found beached near Montevideo city and was sent to the NGO.

Andres Stapff / Reuters

The head of the NGO "S.O.S Rescate Fauna Marina" Richard Tesore (rear) changes his clothes to swim with a female baby La Plata dolphin (Pontoporia blainvillei) near the sea side resort of Piriapolis, 90 km to the east of Montevideo, October 17.

 

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She is so precious, I hope she grows up to be a healthy Dolphin and remembers your kindness. Thank-you for saving her life. This story really touched me. All God's Creatures and Creation deserve a chance at life. No matter what the circumstance.

    Reply#1 - Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:04 PM EDT

    she's so small its so cute=^_^=

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