Decapitated Dolphin

Decapitated Dolphin Found in North Carolina: $20,000 Reward Offered

NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement is offering a $20,000 reward for information regarding the decapitation of an 8-foot bottlenose dolphin found on Lea-Hutaff Island, North Carolina, on April 15th. The University of North Carolina at Wilmington confirmed the dolphin’s head was intentionally removed after stranding. The remote island’s accessibility by boat only complicates the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.

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$20,000 Reward Offered for Decapitated Dolphin

A decapitated bottlenose dolphin, found on Lea-Hutaff Island in Pender County between April 16th and 18th, is the subject of a $20,000 reward offered by federal authorities. The dolphin’s head was intentionally removed, a violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. A necropsy revealed the presence of Brucella bacteria, posing a potential risk to humans. Information leading to those responsible can be submitted to NOAA’s Enforcement Hotline at 800-853-1964.

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