Decapitation of Dolphin in North Carolina
Officials are offering a $20,000 reward for information about the decapitation of a dolphin on a remote coastal island in North Carolina. The dolphin was found intact but later discovered with its head removed, and it was determined to be intentionally decapitated, a violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The incident is under investigation.
Key Points
- Officials offering $20,000 reward for information on decapitation of dolphin
- Dolphin found intact but later discovered with head removed on Lea-Hutaff Island
- Animal likely carrying Brucella bacteria, which can be passed on to humans