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Dolphins Surface Near Mumbai’s Worli Sea Face in Widely Shared Video

Authorities and experts have not confirmed the species or cause of the nearshore visit.

Overview

  • The video, posted by Instagram user Savin Chauhan on Dec. 17, shows a small pod swimming close to the Worli waterfront as onlookers pause to watch.
  • National outlets report the clip has drawn millions of views and more than 250,000 likes, underscoring broad public interest.
  • A commenter and marine enthusiast suggested the animals are Indian Ocean humpback dolphins found near Colaba, Worli and creek mouths, but no official identification has been issued.
  • Social media reactions mixed humor with environmental messages, with some users linking the sighting to cleaner water despite a lack of evidence.
  • The scene recalls reports of dolphins near Mumbai during the COVID-19 lockdown and a December 2020 sighting at Vashi Creek.