Lifeguards first observed the dolphin exhibiting abnormal behavior in the water just off shore, so they requested assistance from Marine Animal Rescue.
Shortly after that call for help, the dolphin washed ashore and the rescuers went to work. They transported the dolphin from the beach at Hermosa, to a protected lagoon in Redondo Beach.
Lifeguards assisting @MARescue prepare the #dolphin for transport pic.twitter.com/3670cgAYoW
— LACoFD Lifeguards (@LACoLifeguards) June 21, 2019
Marine Animal Rescue said it will stay with the young dolphin through the night until a veterinarian is found to help care for it.
*update* @MARescue is transporting #dolphin to Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro. If you ever see a sick or injured #marinemammal, please stay a safe distance away and get assistance from safety personnel! pic.twitter.com/kDlTWfyfyb
— LACoFD Lifeguards (@LACoLifeguards) June 21, 2019