I stumbled across this naked young lady on the beach today,

[qnr]

while doing a walking sea turtle patrol.

A stranded Spinner Dolphin. She's doing ok. More photos with descriptions at http://www.flickr.com/photos/qnr/sets/72157623878383410/

[Tindalos]

1. Poor dolphin

Glad to hear she's doing ok. That must have been very stressful for her. Good thing you found her. :thumbsup:

[qnr]

7. It was stressful for her, and I was surprised at how cold she was, she was shivering

badly for a while until we got some towels and body heat on her.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

2. semper paratus, bro

once and forever, huh?

[qnr]

8. That's the way I feel :)

:toast:

[elleng]

3. Was she conscious?

Did she know she was being helped?

Thank you.

[qnr]

9. Yes, she was, and she did. Tje shots mostly show her with her eyes closed, but that was

more a matter of keeping sand and sargassum out of them. She would get a little frantic when I stopped holding and stroking her, to go get some water to wet her down, and then calm back down when I came back.

[elleng]

13. (((qnr)))

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[trusty elf]

4. Such an elegant creature!

Glad she's OK!

[qnr]

10. Yes, she is, isn't she. And so sleek and powerful. n/t

[Celebration]

5. Aw

Thanks for all your volunteer work..........and your pictures.

[qnr]

11. Thanks - I'm just glad I was there :) n/t

[hippywife]

6. Thank goodness you found her!

Was she released or taken to rehab for a bit?

You guys really rock for taking care of the earth's creatures. :hug:

[qnr]

12. They're always taken in for rehab. Or as I like to think of it 'Dolphin Health Spa' -

they get medical examinations and treatment - an appropriate diet, and 24-hour companionship until it's determined that they can be released.