NOAA offering reward after pregnant dolphin shot and killed

Small caliber bullet found lodged in dolphin's lung

Photo - The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies

WAVELAND, MS – A reward of $6,500 is being offered after someone shot and killed a pregnant bottlenose dolphin.

The dolphin was found on a beach in Waveland, Mississippi, on April 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says a small caliber bullet lodged in her lung. 

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Do to the wound, the dolphin and unborn calf died. 

If you have any details about this incident call the NOAA Enforcement Hotline at 1-800-853-1964. One may also call the Slidell Enforcement Field Office at (985) 643-6232.

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