Wow- a big low-pressure system off the NSW coast on 24th
of June produced some filthy weather with torrential rain and winds. But a phone call from a Kiama resident
regarding a dolphin in trouble got everyone jumping. A quick phone call was
made to O.R.C.A, and also to our Australian Seabrid Rescue team members Kay and David, who got on the
road immediately despite Kay having a dose of the flu. They met up with the
O.R.C.A representative to guard and monitor the dolphin who was in a bad way
whilst waiting for National Parks to arrive. Whilst they were there a call came
in fro Kiama Vet that someone has bought in a small seabird. So off Kay went to
collect it leaving David in the rain. This little one is an Antarctic Prion and
is now in care, the obviously filthy weather blew him off course. Sadly, the
dolphin didn’t make it.
A big thanks to Kay and David for their efforts, and for
delivering the little Prion to me for rehabilitation. We
rely on the caring public to keep an eye out for wildlife in trouble- although
we’d love to- we can’t be everywhere all the time, so thank you!
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