Wildlife officials rescue stranded dolphin at Baker Beach

ByKate Larsen KGO logo
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Crews work to save stranded dolphin at Baker Beach in San Francisco
Crews work to save stranded dolphin at Baker Beach in San FranciscoA rescue crew worked to save a stranded dolphin at Baker Beach in San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A rescue crew worked to save a stranded dolphin at Baker Beach in San Francisco.

The Marine Mammal Center confirmed to ABC7 News that they sent a crew to rescue the animal. A veterinarian and vet tech were also sent to tend to the animal.

Officials with the Marine Mammal Center said that their team gave the animal a sedative to calm it down and then transported the animal back to their center.

On Monday evening, officials announced that the dolphin passed away. A full necropsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death.

A rescue crew worked to save a stranded dolphin at Baker Beach in San Francisco.

Experts say this was a striped dolphin which is rare to the San Francisco area.

If you ever see a marine mammal in trouble, officials with the Marine Mammal Center would like to remind you that you can call (415) 289-SEAL-- the hotline is 24/7.

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