SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - Three dolphins washed ashore at separate San Diego County beaches Monday morning, likely due to the high surf slamming the county’s coastal areas.
10News learned some swimmers spotted a dolphin that had washed ashore at a D Street Beach in Encinitas at around 8 a.m.
The swimmers were able to help the dolphin back into the water before lifeguards arrived.
About three hours later, in Del Mar, numerous beachgoers spotted a dolphin on the sand near the 17th Street lifeguard tower.
The dolphin, which appeared to be bleeding from its mouth, was doused with water and had a towel draped over it as SeaWorld officials were called to the scene.
Dolphin beached in Del Mar. Lifeguards and surfers trying to keep it alive with water. SeaWorld rescue team en route. 3rd beached dolphin this morning and crews are saying the strong tide is a factor. @10News pic.twitter.com/HWB5pOf7oM
— Travis Rice (@10NewsTravis) January 21, 2019
SeaWorld crews rescue beached dolphin in Del Mar. 3rd reported beaching today between La Jolla and Encinitas. @10News pic.twitter.com/6shOvwStso
— Travis Rice (@10NewsTravis) January 21, 2019
10News learned the dolphin died from its injuries.
At around 12:15 p.m., lifeguards saw a dolphin beached at the Children’s Pool in La Jolla. The lifeguards helped pull the dolphin back into the water and it swam away safely.
Lifeguards believe the strong tides are a likely factor in the dolphin sightings at the beaches.
