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Clyde dolphin spotted by tourists | Clyde dolphin spotted by tourists |
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A wounded dolphin which it was feared would not survive after it was spotted in the River Clyde in Glasgow has been seen alive, experts have said. | |
Hopes had faded for the injured mammal after it was last seen heading west. | Hopes had faded for the injured mammal after it was last seen heading west. |
But marine experts confirmed the 10ft-long Risso's dolphin had been spotted by tourists on a boat off the Kintyre Peninsula near Campbeltown. | But marine experts confirmed the 10ft-long Risso's dolphin had been spotted by tourists on a boat off the Kintyre Peninsula near Campbeltown. |
Tony Woodley of the British Divers Marine Life Rescue said he was still "gravely concerned" for the dolphin. | Tony Woodley of the British Divers Marine Life Rescue said he was still "gravely concerned" for the dolphin. |
He said: "The dolphin was seen just about 3.30pm on Thursday. | He said: "The dolphin was seen just about 3.30pm on Thursday. |
"We have seen the photos and are sure it is the same one. | "We have seen the photos and are sure it is the same one. |
"It is in deeper waters but we are still gravely concerned because it is in poor condition and is solitary, whereas it is used to being in a group. | "It is in deeper waters but we are still gravely concerned because it is in poor condition and is solitary, whereas it is used to being in a group. |
"We are still appealing to the public to let us know if they see it." | "We are still appealing to the public to let us know if they see it." |
The dolphin was first spotted in the River Clyde in Glasgow on Sunday. | The dolphin was first spotted in the River Clyde in Glasgow on Sunday. |
BDMLR searches for the creature were carried out following a number of sightings but later stood down. | BDMLR searches for the creature were carried out following a number of sightings but later stood down. |
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