A dolphin was discovered on the sands of Playa del Lastre beach in La Unión, prompting immediate action from local authorities. The municipal cleaning service alerted the Civil Protection service after spotting the marine animal. It was subsequently removed from the beach and transported to the Centro de Recuperación de Fauna Silvestre El Valle in Murcia.

Officials identified the animal as a common dolphin, known scientifically as Delphinus delphi, following a preliminary visual inspection. The specific reasons behind the dolphin’s death remain unclear at this time, but a necropsy is scheduled to provide further insights.

The Civil Protection service in La Unión issued a statement confirming their collaboration with the recovery centre to securely extract the dolphin. They emphasised that further studies will take place to determine the circumstances surrounding the animal’s demise.

This incident raises awareness about marine wildlife and the importance of swift reporting when encountering stranded animals along the coast. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.