Spectacular dolphin stampede spotted off coast of Dana Point - Video

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Passengers on Captain Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari witnessed a spectacular dolphin stampede off the coast of Dana Point.

DANA POINT, Calif. (KABC) -- A spectacular sight off the coast of Dana Point was captured on video - a dolphin stampede!

Passengers on Captain Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari witnessed the mesmerizing event.

Patches, a bottlenose dolphin with uniquely patterned skin, has been spotted again off the coast of Orange County.

Roughly 400 dolphins were seen leaping out of the water.

Experts say the cause of dolphin stampedes is unknown.

The theory is that the dolphins may be racing to catch a food source or meet up with another pod of dolphins.

A massive pod of dolphins was spotted off the coast of Laguna Beach, creating quite the majestic sight.

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