STUCK DOLPHIN FLIPS OUT
A YOUNG bottlenose dolphin trapped at the River Torrens in Adelaide on Friday has been performing leaps, backflips and tail walks for delighted onlookers.
Wildlife experts said the dolphin might have swum into the outlet chasing mullet or bait fish.
The dolphin did not appear to be distressed, however, and was keeping onlookers entertained from about 7.30am.
Australian Marine Wildlife & Research Organisation director of operations Aaron Machiado said he expected the dolphin would swim away at high tide.
It would probably spend the time waiting for the tide to turn to hunt, Mr Machiado said.
“Where the fresh water meets the salt water is a great spot for fish, which naturally attracts hunters,” he said.
Excited beachgoers were thrilled to see the dolphin.
Kingsley Allen, 68, has lived in the area for 45 years and said he had never seen a dolphin at the Torrens mouth.
“I’ve seen them come close to shore quite often but I’ve never seen them in here, people fish along here so I’d imagine it has plenty to hunt,” Mr Allen said.