Photos: Dolphin calf found stranded on New Smyrna Beach

Baby dolphin rescued on New Smyrna Beach

A baby dolphin was rescued on Wednesday after washing ashore at the New Smyrna Beach Inlet, struggling to survive. A woman photographing the sunrise spotted the dolphin, pulled it from the water, and called SeaWorld’s Marine Mammal Rescue team for help.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A dolphin calf was found stranded on New Smyrna Beach on Wednesday, according to Volusia Beach Safety.

The dolphin, believed to be about 2 to 3 months old, was found at the inlet, according to officials.

The Marine Mammal Stranding Team helped keep the dolphin moist until a team with Hubb-SeaWorld Research institute could get to the beach to assist.

The backstory:

Volusia Beach Safety shared photos of teams helping the stranded dolphin.

A baby dolphin was found stranded on New Smyrna Beach. (Courtesy: Volusia Beach Safety)

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Teresa Jablonski, with Hubb-SeaWorld, said beachgoers who spotted the dolphin did the right thing by calling officials.

A baby dolphin was found stranded on New Smyrna Beach. (Courtesy: Volusia Beach Safety)

"Hopefully, we’re going to give the animal a chance at recovery and survival," Jablonski said. "Left alone on the beach or being pushed back into the water, its chance of survival would be zero."