Marine Officials Warn Of Biting Dolphins
POSTED: Thursday, June 21, 2007
UPDATED: 10:51 am EDT June 21,
2007
Marine researchers are warning about a growing number of dolphin bite cases in Sarasota County, according to a Local 6 News report.Florida experts said wild dolphins are becoming more aggressive because boaters are feeding them."It seems reasonable to understand why you wouldn't feed a bear or something more dangerous-appearing, but these are wild animals," dolphin researcher Jason Allen said. "They are wild animals with lots of sharp teeth."Officials said a dolphin bit a woman from Lakeland earlier this month when she tried to pet it.It is illegal to feed, harass, swim with or follow wild dolphins. Violators face misdemeanor charges for committing the crimes.Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
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