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Calz

19th February 2016, 02:54

No words ...

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Sad state of society: Dolphin dies after beachgoers pass it around taking selfies

Sky News
Thu, 18 Feb 2016 21:06 UTC

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A young dolphin has died after beachgoers took it from the sea to pose for photographs with it. Huge crowds gathered around the small animal on the beach resort at Santa Teresita in Argentina after one man picked it up. But it appears it quickly overheated and died while out of the water.

It was still being passed around by the beachgoers after its death and was later left discarded in the sand. The dolphin was left on the sand after it died

The dolphin was from the La Plata - also known as the Franciscana - variety, found off the coasts of Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil. It is considered a "vulnerable" species because there are only about 30,000 left in the world.

http://www.sott.net/article/312554-Sad-state-of-society-Dolphin-dies-after-beachgoers-pass-it-around-taking-selfies

Sean

19th February 2016, 03:07

I just...:(

What the actual crispy ****!

I hope I really AM from another planet..I wanna go back.

DeDukshyn

19th February 2016, 03:09

Idiots. I am sure not one of them desired to kill it, in fact it was their love of it, combined with their "innate" tendency to put desire for self over sense and regard / respect for all; that is the fallacy. A clear indication exactly what the general imbalance in the human psyche is, which needs to be corrected en mass.

Ellisa

19th February 2016, 03:10

It seems that, as a species, we just can't help ourselves!

Shannon

19th February 2016, 03:36

I know right??? Christ, people are so stoopid.

It's almost like the abominable snowman with bugs bunny ... "I'm gunna love him and squeeze him and call him George"

Billy

19th February 2016, 03:58

Disgusting behaviour from humans towards a non human. Those responsible should be charged with the murder. Wake up world.

http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?64305-India-Declares-Dolphins-Non-Human-Persons
Whereas cetaceans in general are highly intelligent and sensitive, and various scientists who have researched dolphin behavior have suggested that the unusually high intelligence; as compared to other animals means that dolphins should be seen as ‘non-human persons’ and as such should have their own specific rights and is morally unacceptable to keep them captive for entertainment purpose,” the ministry said.
1. Every individual cetacean has the right to life.
2. No cetacean should be held in captivity or servitude; be subject to cruel treatment; or be removed from their natural environment.
3. All cetaceans have the right to freedom of movement and residence within their natural environment.
4. No cetacean is the property of any State, corporation, human group or individual.
5. Cetaceans have the right to the protection of their natural environment.
6. Cetaceans have the right not to be subject to the disruption of their cultures.
7. The rights, freedoms and norms set forth in this Declaration should be protected under international and domestic law.

Limor Wolf

19th February 2016, 05:10

I wouldn't add much to what's been said here, as all the responses are so tuned with the real true compasionate nature of human beings, and not with the destructive overlays put on man.. to the point that he forgot himself. The true nature of man is to be a part of the vast beautiful, nurturing to all constructive creation - 'you shan't do to others what you don't want to be done to yourself'. As to our dolphin friend, may he rest in peace, may love surround his spirit. As a 'man' I ask forgivness of it's soul and from the many of his brothers and family in the oceans around us, there is much to atone for, but the intention for all species to reside together with respect and love to one another is coming closer and closer. Thanks Calz ~

Shannon

19th February 2016, 06:09

What would it have taken for just one person there to use their friggin head though? Ya know? I just dont know. I'm embarrassed to be human ... Often lately. Sigh.

KiwiElf

19th February 2016, 06:19

Adds a whole new literal (and sad) meaning to, "Loving someone to death" :(

Calz

19th February 2016, 06:35

If you look at the photo (there are others out there) you see pure joy on the faces of many.

We have heard that being in touch with dolphins is a joyous and perhaps spiritual experience.

Of course, in amerika (home of the free), it seems to have been made "illegal" to touch or feed the dolphins (cannot have the masses gaining enlightenment now can we?).

Anyway ... I expect most there meant well and simply got lost in the moment.

The selfies though ... I cringe every time I see the word or watch it in action.

Are we to blame the controllers for "smart phones" or humanity for not having a clue.

Very sad times to see so many of the ocean wash up on the beaches or those of the air drop to the ground.

There are answers there but I don't wish to elaborate here.

Yes being so out of touch with recognizing the dolphin was dying simply to get a digital image is sad. Common sense should have at least brought them to the water at least wading depth to keep it alive.

raff

19th February 2016, 08:03

Perhaps we shouldn't jump the gun here. Was the dolphin captured or did it beach? (How many dolphins especially the protected young are ever captured by hand, this doesn't smell right to me.)
Another thing is that even though the human instinct to touch and the wildly inquisitive nature of humans can be mind numbingly destructive it is also the sauce that will get us to the stars and create heavens of pure joy.

Sunny-side-up

19th February 2016, 11:41

Selfish and mindless

Rollo

19th February 2016, 15:43

Probably this little fella died from the fear, I don't think people harmed him in any way.
I can imagine being surrounded by so many "aliens" and out of his beloved liquid home, scary on so many levels.

Cidersomerset

19th February 2016, 20:27

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Published on 24 Jan 2014

Way to go India! Thank you for realizing that dolphins are highly intelligent living, breathing, sentient beings!

Non-Human Person
Amazing, overlooked news from several months ago out of India.
India's Ministry of Environment and Forests has decided to forbid the keeping of captive dolphins for public entertainment anywhere in the country.
In a policy statement released Friday, the ministry advised state governments to reject any proposal to establish a dolphinarium "by any person / persons, organizations, government agencies, private or public enterprises that involves import, capture of cetacean species to establish for commercial entertainment, private or public exhibition and interaction purposes whatsoever."

Why?
"Whereas cetaceans in general are highly intelligent and sensitive, and various scientists who have researched dolphin behavior have suggested that the unusually high intelligence; as compared to other animals means that dolphins should be seen as 'non-human persons' and as such should have their own specific rights and is morally unacceptable to keep them captive for entertainment purpose," the ministry said.
I was surprised to read about this the other night, since it happened back in May and somehow escaped worldwide attention and the 24 hour media hoopla. The effort to re-categorize Cetaceans (dolphins, whales, porpoises) as non-human persons has been gathering steam since a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2011 where a group of philosophers, conservationists, and animal behaviorists attempted to gather wide support for a Declaration of Rights for Cetaceans from the scientific community.
The Declaration:

1. Every individual cetacean has the right to life.
2. No cetacean should be held in captivity or servitude; be subject to cruel treatment; or be removed from their natural environment.
3. All cetaceans have the right to freedom of movement and residence within their natural environment.
4. No cetacean is the property of any State, corporation, human group or individual.
5. Cetaceans have the right to the protection of their natural environment.
6. Cetaceans have the right not to be subject to the disruption of their cultures.
7. The rights, freedoms and norms set forth in this Declaration should be protected under international and domestic law.
And what does it mean to say an animal has "rights"?
Unlike[...] positive rights, such as the 'right' to education or health care, the animal right is, at bottom, a right to be left alone. It does not call for government to tax us in order to provide animals with food, shelter, and veterinary care. It only requires us to stop killing them and making them suffer.
Seems reasonable enough. Considering dolphin intelligence has been long been established, this declaration doesn't seem to be a particularly radical move. They exhibit self-awareness, use tools, cooperate to solve tasks, don't vote Republican, and very recently it was found that they possibly communicate to each other using individual names. The major real world implications of declaring them non-human persons would be the closing of dolphin and orca shows at marine parks, setting them free from aquariums and zoos, and a prohibition against kills, such as the one documented in Academy Award winning movie The Cove.
Of course, the biggest implication is the whole idea of creating a new category of non-human persons. Do we stop at dolphins and whales? And, if not, where do we draw the line? Once we give rights to some animals how do we justify our continued exploitation of others?

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/07...

Cidersomerset

19th February 2016, 20:40

On a brighter note....

This has been posted before and shows how trust can be given , and there have
been many reports thru history of Dolphins helping humans in distress as well as
medical therapy sessions with autistic children and others.

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Wild Dolphin "Asks" Divers to Help Free Itself from Hook

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Published on 22 Jan 2013

Dolphins may be one of the planet's smartest creatures, but one thing they lack are
opposable thumbs. However, they are clever enough to recognize that, in a pinch,
they can approach humans to get help with those hard to reach spots.

In this video, a bottle nosed dolphin with limited mobility due to a hook and fishing
line restricting a pectoral fin, approaches some divers for help. Diving instructor Keller
Laros noticed that the dolphin was hanging around them, and that it wasn't able to
move freely. Closer inspection revealed the ocean debris lodged in the fin.

Thankfully, the dolphin not only allowed the divers to attempt to work the line and hook
out of the fin, but actually shifted its body to make it easier.

The divers were able to remove the fishing line which allowed increased movement
for the animal. Unfortunately, the hook was not able to be removed.

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Dolphin-assisted therapy offers hope to disabled children, parents

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Healing Quest: Dolphin/Human Therapy

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Blind students swim with dolphins

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Cidersomerset

19th February 2016, 20:52

The Healing Power of Dolphin Energy

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Dolphins see themselves in mirror

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lunaflare

19th February 2016, 21:07

The act, as many members have posted was selfish, stupid and cruel.
I think of the wee dolphin's mother.
The confusion, angst and deep grief and suffering she would feel at the loss of her baby
One poster wrote this:
Anyway ... I expect most there meant well and simply got lost in the moment

Alas, I see no well-meaning in this scenario. And it takes one voice of reason, of ethical vision, to change mob mentality.
Where was that voice?
Dolphins are like angels of the sea. They belong in the waters and under no circumstances should be removed.
This is why we have (and need) laws. We need more laws to protect the rights of animals. That was a great post about India's policies that now protect dolphins.
We don't have "dominion" over creatures of the earth.
It is encouraging, however, to see people's outrage over this incident.
Arrests should be made in Argentina.

Shannon

19th February 2016, 21:28

skyflower

19th February 2016, 21:55

Truly sad and scary.

Do we really have a chance to pull ourselves of this mess, while most of the population is functioning with half a brain?

Ok. I have had my 2 minutes of despair. Need to go and pull my frequency up.

DeDukshyn

19th February 2016, 21:55

Great videos cidersomerset:)

My husband was down right jealous of a dolphin we were swimming with on our honeymoon. I was in heaven, besides waiting forever to be able to swim with one, it was loving me right back. Lol. My husband said he never felt jealous of an animal before and that he got some weird vibes from the dolphin.

Or he was just sour that he wasn't getting an attention. Idk. Best time ever though. They're such awesome beings.

That was funny. I know dolphins really treat humans as their "equals" in some sense ... they do occasionally get quite "attracted" to a human, from an almost "sexual" perspective. There's plenty of videos of dolphins "loving" the humans they are playing with, just a little too much ... ;) Dolphins are very sexual animals.

This is what came to mind when I read your post, made me LMAO. :)

Shannon

19th February 2016, 22:41

rufus7

20th February 2016, 00:12

This really makes me emotional....hug him love him and call him George is what happened. so sad. I was hoping you guys could help me find a video that was posted before i think it was called marijuana as research?
I could use the help cant find it. Thanks

Althena

20th February 2016, 02:20

Disgusting idiots, no words and I'm sick now.

Carmody

20th February 2016, 14:46

This is why bands like the Beatles, or Elvis..were actually afraid of their fans.

Those kinds of bands, or people, or entertainers can suffer so much adoration, so much so..... that if the person/group/etc was to appear on a street corner at the height of their fame... the fans would strip them naked for trophies, and then begin working on stripping off the flesh. (if not the fleshy bits first)