PHUKET — 19 April 2026, Marine officials are providing round-the-clock care to a stranded spinner dolphin found in a weakened state on a Phuket beach, as efforts continue to save the animal’s life.
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources said it was alerted by a member of the public to a live dolphin washed ashore in front of Andaman White Beach Resort in Sakhu subdistrict, Thalang district.
Rescue teams from a marine endangered species unit found a juvenile female spinner dolphin, about 175 centimetres long and weighing roughly 26.5 kilograms. The animal was underweight and severely weak, unable to swim normally.
A physical examination revealed abrasions on the body consistent with stranding, as well as dehydration and low blood sugar. Veterinarians suspect a possible infection may have contributed to the animal’s condition.
The dolphin has been moved to the Siritharn Marine Endangered Species Rescue Centre, where veterinary staff are providing intensive treatment and monitoring its condition continuously.
Officials urged the public to report any sightings of stranded or injured marine animals to authorities immediately to improve their chances of survival.
