Stranded Risso’s dolphin in Ilocos Norte dies despite rehab efforts

CALASIAO, Pangasinan – A stranded sub-adult Risso’s dolphin (Grampus griseus) in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, has died, authorities reported Monday morning. The marine mammal was rescued on March 6 off the coast of Barangay Masintoc, Paoay, after observers noted “unstable buoyancy and difficulty breathing.” Local authorities closely monitored and cared for it, even calling for volunteers