By Molly Magennis
Water police helped rescue a beached dolphin in Williamstown yesterday.
Police were called to Greenwich Reserve in Williamstown just after 4pm on Monday, February 7 to assist marine animal experts from Melbourne Zoo help the dolphin, which had beached itself in shallow water.
A sling was made to tow the marooned animal into deeper water, while a fifth police member stationed on shore to watch over the rescue effort.
Animal experts assessed the dolphin before it was successfully released.
Leading Senior Constable Tony Christensen said it was a privilege to be involved in the rescue of “such an amazing creature”.
“Our members often see dolphins in the bay during patrols and it’s great to see this one back where it belongs.”
“We hope to cross paths again – but this time well away from shore.”
