A Risso’s dolphin with wounds on its body was washed ashore in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental and died a few hours later.

Residents sought assistance from authorities after they found the wounded dolphin.

One of those who responded was Lt. Col. Ariel Philip Pontillas, commander of the First Police Mobile Force Company, and a marine wildlife advocate.

“Ang istorya sa uban mananagat basin napukutan unya gi-release sa mananagat ingon ana ang mga theories atong nadunggan base sa experience sa mga mananagat,” Pontillas said.

Pontillas said they tried to bring the dolphin to the deeper part of the sea, but it swam back to the shore.

“Nakita nako kung ingon adto nga klase sa isda kaya ra niya ang dako na balod. However, katulo namo siya gihatod sa lawod nibalik gyud siya sa mabaw arun makig himamat sa mga tao,” Pontillas said.

According to the City Veterinary Office, the Risso’s dolphin is an endangered species.

The dolphin may have died due to several wounds on its body. It was buried in the area.

Last Sunday, fishermen also spotted a dolphin off Gingoog Bay.

Authorities reminded the public not to catch or harm marine wildlife species as this is a violation of the Wildlife Conservation Act.