SCOTTSDALE

Protesters gather outside of Dolphinaris after fourth dolphin dies

Arizona Republic
Debra Toro holds a sign that reads "free them all" at a protest against Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019. Toro drove to Scottsdale from Las Vegas with friends to attend the protest.
Debra Toro holds a sign that reads "free them all" at a protest against Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019. Toro drove to Scottsdale from Las Vegas with friends to attend the protest.
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Jeanne Carney waves at passing cars during a protest against Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019. The protest was prompted by four dolphin deaths in less than two years.
Jeanne Carney waves at passing cars during a protest against Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019. The protest was prompted by four dolphin deaths in less than two years.
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A passing bicyclist waves at people protesting against Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
A passing bicyclist waves at people protesting against Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
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Brami Klin, who goes by @MojaveTheMer on social media, holds a sign in protest of Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
Brami Klin, who goes by @MojaveTheMer on social media, holds a sign in protest of Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
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A woman driving by waves to the Dolphinaris protesters at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
A woman driving by waves to the Dolphinaris protesters at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
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Dan Maurice waves a sign at passing traffic in protest of Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
Dan Maurice waves a sign at passing traffic in protest of Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
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People at the protest against Dolphinaris attempt to block the view of a counter-protester (in red hat) at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road. There were two counter-protesters at the event.
People at the protest against Dolphinaris attempt to block the view of a counter-protester (in red hat) at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road. There were two counter-protesters at the event.
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Danielle Riley, the chairman for Plea for the Sea, calls the police after a conflict between Dolphinaris protesters and two counter-protesters on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.
Danielle Riley, the chairman for Plea for the Sea, calls the police after a conflict between Dolphinaris protesters and two counter-protesters on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.
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People at the protest against Dolphinaris attempt to block the view of a counter-protester (in red hat) at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
People at the protest against Dolphinaris attempt to block the view of a counter-protester (in red hat) at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
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From right, Jeanne Carney and Chyna Douglas hold signs in protest of Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019. The protest was prompted by four dolphin deaths in less than two years.
From right, Jeanne Carney and Chyna Douglas hold signs in protest of Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019. The protest was prompted by four dolphin deaths in less than two years.
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Debra Toro (center left) and Leslie Acevedo (holding a "born to be free" sign) gather along with other Dolphinaris protesters at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019. Toro and Acevedo drove down from Las Vegas for the protest, arriving at 2:30 a.m.
Debra Toro (center left) and Leslie Acevedo (holding a "born to be free" sign) gather along with other Dolphinaris protesters at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019. Toro and Acevedo drove down from Las Vegas for the protest, arriving at 2:30 a.m.
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Jeanne Carney waves at passing cars during a protest against Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019. The protest was prompted by four dolphin deaths in less than two years.
Jeanne Carney waves at passing cars during a protest against Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019. The protest was prompted by four dolphin deaths in less than two years.
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Dolphinaris protesters line both sides of N. Pima Road at a protest against Dolphinaris in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019. The protest was prompted by four dolphin deaths in less than two years.
Dolphinaris protesters line both sides of N. Pima Road at a protest against Dolphinaris in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019. The protest was prompted by four dolphin deaths in less than two years.
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Brami Klin, who goes by @MojaveTheMer on social media, holds a sign in protest of Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
Brami Klin, who goes by @MojaveTheMer on social media, holds a sign in protest of Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
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Brami Klin, (left) who goes by @MojaveTheMer on social media, holds a sign in protest of Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
Brami Klin, (left) who goes by @MojaveTheMer on social media, holds a sign in protest of Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
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About 240 people had joined in the protest against Dolphinaris by 12 p.m. at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
About 240 people had joined in the protest against Dolphinaris by 12 p.m. at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
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About 240 people had joined in the protest against Dolphinaris by 12 p.m. at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
About 240 people had joined in the protest against Dolphinaris by 12 p.m. at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
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Debra Toro holds a sign that reads "free them all" at a protest against Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019. Toro drove to Scottsdale from Las Vegas with friends to attend the protest.
Debra Toro holds a sign that reads "free them all" at a protest against Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019. Toro drove to Scottsdale from Las Vegas with friends to attend the protest.
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Several families with children joined in the protest against Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
Several families with children joined in the protest against Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
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Dan Peters, of Phoenix, holds a sign that reads "all animals deserve freedom" at a protest against Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
Dan Peters, of Phoenix, holds a sign that reads "all animals deserve freedom" at a protest against Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
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A girl waves a sign with a drawing of a dolphin during a protest against Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
A girl waves a sign with a drawing of a dolphin during a protest against Dolphinaris at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
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A counterprotester, right, at the Dolphinaris protest takes a selfie at the intersection of East Via de Ventura and North Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
A counterprotester, right, at the Dolphinaris protest takes a selfie at the intersection of East Via de Ventura and North Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
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Dolphinaris protesters wave signs at traffic at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
Dolphinaris protesters wave signs at traffic at the intersection of E. Via de Ventura and N. Pima Road in Scottsdale on Feb. 2, 2019.
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