$20,000 Reward Offered for Information on Dolphin Shot Dead in Louisiana

Federal authorities seek public assistance after a juvenile bottlenose dolphin with multiple bullet wounds was found on a Louisiana beach.

A juvenile bottlenose dolphin was found dead with bullet wounds on West Mae’s Beach, Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed the dolphin's injuries were from a firearm, with bullets found in vital organs.
NOAA is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the identification and conviction of the perpetrator.
Killing or harming dolphins is illegal under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, with penalties including fines up to $100,000 and one year in jail per violation.
Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the NOAA Enforcement Hotline at 1-800-853-1964.