Istanbul Fire Department rescues baby dolphin from Alibey Deresi

The Istanbul Fire Department’s Underwater Search and Rescue (SAK) teams successfully rescued a baby dolphin that had become stranded in the Alibey Deresi stream in the Eyüpsultan district.

Following a report received at approximately 16:30, a specialized five-person team arrived at the scene to conduct a delicate 40-minute operation. To prevent stress to the animal, rescuers utilized controlled and precise methods while considering the dolphin's physiological state. After the successful extraction, the baby dolphin was released back into its natural habitat in the Istanbul Bosphorus.