Dolphin found dead on Kuakata sea beach

Published: August 08, 2021 13:33:45 | Updated: August 08, 2021 15:36:56

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Local fishermen have found a dead dolphin on Kuakata sea beach in Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali district.

Local people said, the dolphin, about 6-7 feet long, had injury marks on its mouth and they suspected that the dolphin might have died after being hit by fishing nets.

Apu Shaha, Fisheries and Livestock official of Kalapara upazila, said, “The dolphin belongs to the Ganges river dolphin specie which live on eating fish. It might have died after being hit by fishing nets.”