Controversial Photo of Florida Man Holding Baby Dolphin Sparks Outrage and Investigation

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Source: WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Controversial Photo of Florida Man Holding Baby Dolphin Sparks Outrage and Investigation
Photo: WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
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A baby dolphin in Florida is believed to be dead after a man picked it up to take an Instagram photo. The photo has sparked outrage and caught the attention of law enforcement. Marine biologists suggest that if the dolphin was alive in the photo, it wouldn't have survived for long. The incident violates the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act, which prohibits interference with dolphins, even if they are dead. The individuals involved in the photo are currently not facing criminal charges.

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