Rescuers Mobilize to Save Over 100 Stranded Dolphins on Cape Cod
Largest mass stranding in 26 years challenges teams in Wellfleet, Massachusetts
- 125 Atlantic white-sided dolphins stranded at The Gut, with 10 confirmed dead.
- Rescue efforts involved 150 people using boats and underwater pingers.
- Cape Cod's geography and tidal fluctuations contribute to frequent strandings.
- Teams worked 12 hours in difficult conditions to herd dolphins to safety.
- Support provided by multiple organizations, including AmeriCorps and New England Aquarium.