A bottlenose dolphin calf was discovered dead on Trampolín beach in Ceuta, raising serious concerns about animal welfare and environmental protection. The Association for the Defence of Urban Trees, Biodiversity and the Environment (DAUBMA) claims the dolphin was attacked after being dragged ashore by individuals who struck it with a stick. This incident has prompted DAUBMA to file a formal complaint with the Guardia Civil, seeking accountability for the alleged perpetrators.
Eyewitness accounts suggest that the dolphin was initially alive but disoriented, possibly due to fog. Despite warnings from a local worker to call for help, the animal was reportedly mishandled, leading to its death. DAUBMA has gathered photographic and video evidence to support their claims, highlighting the need for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the dolphin’s demise.
The incident has sparked outrage among local residents and animal rights advocates, with calls for justice gaining traction online. A petition has been launched, urging authorities to take decisive action against those responsible for this apparent act of cruelty. The bottlenose dolphin is a protected species under EU law, and harming it could lead to criminal charges.
DAUBMA and other organisations have expressed frustration over the lack of governmental response to previous reports of wildlife endangerment in the area. They stress the importance of enforcing wildlife protection laws and ensuring that such incidents do not go unpunished, as they reflect broader issues of environmental neglect and animal rights violations in Ceuta.
Source: Euronews
