A STRANDED Fraser's dolphin was released to the sea on Sunday in Claveria town in Cagayan province after it was confirmed that it was in good health.

The dolphin was found along the beach of Barangay Punta in Aparri town, also in Cagayan province, on Saturday.

Found to have been suffering a wound on its tail, the Provincial Veterinary Office and the local government of Aparri led a rescue operation together with Punta fishermen.

The Philippine Coast Guard, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and the Department of Agriculture also joined the rescue operation.

Village officials said some fishermen who saw the dolphin immediately reported to the authorities that the marine mammal was stranded.

Wilfredo Iquin Jr., Provincial Veterinary Office supervising agriculturist, who gave assistance to the rescue group, said the dolphin was examined and immediately brought to the BFAR in Claveria town.

The dolphin was placed under intubation due to dehydration and blood was also taken for further analysis.

Cagayan fishermen noted that dolphins and other marine mammals are usually stranded on the beaches due to illness or disease.

The BFAR said coastal villagers and fishermen have been a great help in rescuing and saving stranded marine mammals on the beaches in Cagayan province.

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