Dead Dolphin Calf Carried By Mother Through St. Pete Waters: Report

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A St. Petersburg resident captured a video Sunday evening of a dolphin carrying her dead calf through waters near Boca Ciega Point.

“Every day dolphins play off of our dock. As I sat on my dock last evening it took me a while to understand what was happening,” Michael Dee, who recorded the video, told WFLA. “The dolphins in our area jump, play, breed, catch fish and generally bring joy to watch. Tonight, however was the saddest moment and serves to remind one that our young are vulnerable and there is nothing stronger than a mothers love.”

Clearwater Marine Aquarium, which is monitoring reports of the dolphin, said it has no plans to recover the calf’s body from the water.