Dolphin Dies During High-Risk Rescue in New Jersey Creek

Efforts to save the stranded bottlenose dolphin failed despite multiple attempts and specialized equipment.

The dolphin was trapped in Skeeter Island Creek for over a week before the rescue attempt.
Initial efforts to herd the dolphin out of the creek without physical capture were unsuccessful.
A final attempt using a net led to the dolphin's panic and death within two minutes.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center expressed deep sadness over the outcome.
A full necropsy will be conducted to understand the dolphin's condition and cause of death.