SA: Tangled dolphin to be freed today

AAP General News (Australia)
12-29-2003
SA: Tangled dolphin to be freed today

Rescuers will today try to free a young dolphin tangled in fishing line in Adelaide's Port River.

The 10-month-old dolphin, named Jumper, was sighted on Saturday with about 1.5m of
line trailing from her pectoral fin.

Australian Dolphin Research Foundation biologist MIKE BOSSLEY says the dolphin is distressed
by her ordeal, as is the animals's mother Crinkletop.

The mother is keeping close watch after losing another baby two years ago.

Dr BOSSLEY says an experienced commercial fisher is needed to catch Jumper to untangle
her but none are available until this morning.

The rescue effort is expected to involve up to 20 people, including members of the
water police, RSPCA and National Parks and Wildlife.

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KEYWORD: DOLPHIN (ADELAIDE)

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