Coverage dated April 13, 2022 to April 14, 2022

Dolphin found dead after being impaled on Florida beach, law enforcement says

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The dolphin was found dead on a Florida beach after being impaled in the head, NOAA law enforcement said. A necropsy revealed it was impaled in the head by a spear-like object while still alive.

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Fox7 Austin
Dolphin found dead after being impaled on Florida beach, law enforcement says (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published Apr 14, 2022
Fox7 Austin's feed description
The dolphin was found dead on a Florida beach after being impaled in the head, NOAA law enforcement said. A necropsy revealed it was impaled in the head by a spear-like object while still alive.
Fox News
Dolphin dead in Florida after being impaled in head: NOAA (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 14, 2022
Fox News's feed description
A dolphin was found dead with an impalement to the head on a Florida beach on March 24.
Newsweek
Dolphin impaled in head in Florida leaves officials scrambling (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 14, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
Based on the shape and size of the wound, investigators said the mammal was likely "impaled while in a begging position."

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