Dolphin fished at Bugasong coast

SAN JOSE, Antique — A Risso dolphin, also known as Grampus, was fished out by fishermen at the coastal waters of Brgy. Camangahan, Bugasong, Antique the other day.
Barangay officials of Camangahan alerted the police and environment officials after they found a dying dolphin at their coastal waters, said Jose Allan Bartolo of Bugasong.
The dolphin was brought to the plaza where school children took curiosity of the said species.
The Risso dolphin weighed around 200 kilograms and has a length of about 8.5 feet.
Risso dolphins are known to be one of the large species of dolphins.
Because of their size, they are usually found in deeper parts of the ocean rather than along the shores, living in temperate and tropical waters.
“We immediately proceeded to the barangay after receiving a call at about 10:45 a.m.,” said Bartolo.

Local government officials said this was the first time they saw a Risso dolphin in the village. (PNA)