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Rescuers Mobilize to Save Over 100 Stranded Dolphins on Cape Cod

Largest mass stranding in 26 years challenges teams in Wellfleet, Massachusetts

  • 125 Atlantic white-sided dolphins stranded at The Gut, with 10 confirmed dead.
  • Rescue efforts involved 150 people using boats and underwater pingers.
  • Cape Cod's geography and tidal fluctuations contribute to frequent strandings.
  • Teams worked 12 hours in difficult conditions to herd dolphins to safety.
  • Support provided by multiple organizations, including AmeriCorps and New England Aquarium.
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