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Stranded dolphin dies in Severn Stranded porpoise dies in Severn
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A dolphin has died after getting stuck in the River Severn in Gloucestershire. A porpoise has died after getting stuck in the River Severn in Gloucestershire.
The dolphin was spotted stranded on Maisemore Weir in an agitated state after making its way up the river. The female creature - at first thought to be a dolphin - was spotted stranded on Maisemore Weir in an agitated state after making her way up the river.
A lifeboat crew trained in helping stranded animals was dispatched to the area in a bid to help the dolphin back to deeper waters. A lifeboat crew trained in helping stranded animals was dispatched to try to help her back to deeper waters.
The Severn Area Rescue Association, which has trained marine mammal rescue specialists, confirmed the animal had died. The Marine Conservation Society said porpoises liked to stay close to the shore so this was an unusual incident, although not unique.
A vet is expected to be called to recover the body.