Rescued dolphin makes little progress
Published on: Saturday, March 21, 2015
Kota Kinabalu: The rescued three-metre male dolphin was found to have a chronic infection, rendering it unable to swim against the currents and get stranded in Likas Bay's rocky shorelines.Experts are now working hard at the Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI) UMS to treat the marine mammal, which could be a risso dolphin but morphologically very similar to the short finned pilot whale (only different in fin).It had been treated with antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, appetite stimulant and multivitamin, said Wildlife Assistant Director Dr Sen Nathan.
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However, the dolphin was making little progress as it was still in a weakened state and unstable condition.Just like in other cases of stranded marine mammals, the chances of the dolphin making a full recovery looked grim at the moment.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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