The creature was filmed in Wandsworth, south west London - and others claim they have seen it elsewhere on the River Thames as it journeys its way around the capital
A DOLPHIN has been spotted in the Thames after swimming more than 50 miles inland from the sea.
The mammal was filmed in Wandsworth, south west London - and others claim they have seen it elsewhere on the Thames as it journeys its way around the capital.
It is thought the dolphin is lost, having also been spotted recently by Londoners in Hammersmith, Chiswick and Greenwich.
Amy Clayfield shared the video on social media yesterday.
She wrote: "There's a dolphin in the Thames!"
Speaking to MailOnline, she added: "It was at about 2.45pm and I was stood on Putney Bridge with my girlfriend. I had just taken a photo of her and just as I took it I spotted a fin.
"I thought I was seeing things at first and she thought I was crazy.
"When we left the pub, we then walked along the river and it appeared again, by this time there were people in small boats following it and taking photos."
Yoga teacher Rosalia McKendrick snapped it playfully splashing about near Putney Bridge from her flat on Sunday afternoon.
She said: "It was really special and really unusual to watch. I was very surprised that it was this high up the Thames."
An RSPCA spokesman said: "The RSPCA has been made aware of a dolphin which has been spotted in the River Thames in the Putney area of London.
"We are liaising with British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), who are monitoring the mammal, and are available to assist their teams if necessary.
"Anyone who is concerned for the welfare of an animal should contact the RSPCA's 24-hour emergency hotline on 0300 1234 999 for help or advice.
"Anyone with concerns regarding a specific marine animal can contact BDMLR directly on 01825 765546 or 07787 433412 (out of hours)."
A dolphin was also spotted earlier this year in Richmond.
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