Coast Guard rescues dolphin in Back Bay
The Coast Guard in coordination with a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission marine biologist determined the dolphin should be placed back into the water as quickly as possible to ensure the dolphin's survival.
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A 29-foot Response Boat-Small II boat crew from Station Fort Myers Beach was launched and assisted the dolphin into the water.
"I am proud of the close coordination between our crews and the professionals at FWC," according to a statement from Chief Warrant Officer Robert Gruschow, commanding officer of Station Fort Myers Beach. "Through this coordination we were able to save another life."
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The video was shot by U.S. Coast Guard Seaman Chris Epperson.