Dolphin found shot to death on Manhattan Beach in Southern California

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. -- A local animal rescue is offering a reward for information about a person who fatally shot a dolphin.

Photos from Marine Animal Rescue show the dead dolphin after it was found washed ashore on Manhattan Beach.

After an examination, it was determined the dolphin was killed by a bullet.

The rescue is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the person responsible.

"There is NO excuse for such brutality against these beautiful animals," the rescue said in a Facebook post.