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Ceuta dolphin calf death investigation

Overview

A bottlenose dolphin calf was found dead at Trampolin Beach in Ceuta following a suspected attack. The environmental association DAUBMA filed a formal complaint with the Spanish Civil Guard, alleging that several men handled the disoriented animal and struck it in the head with a stick. Witnesses reported seeing blood near the calf’s eye and observed individuals attempting to wipe the blood away.

The incident has occurred near areas where migrants from recent mass border crossings have been camping, contributing to local tensions. While some footage shows attempts to return the animal to the sea, witnesses claim it was already unresponsive. No suspects have been identified as investigations continue.

The case has since been referred to the Environmental Prosecutor's Office to investigate potential crimes against protected fauna and aggravated animal cruelty. Evidence presented to authorities includes video footage of individuals from an informal settlement allegedly removing the calf from the water and displaying it before it was found dead among rocks with visible signs of cranial trauma.

In its complaint, DAUBMA has also highlighted a pattern of suspected environmental crimes in the autonomous city, including the vandalism of feral cat colonies, the attempted capture of geese, and the aggression of a small octopus. The association is calling for urgent veterinary assessments and investigations into these incidents.

Entities

DAUBMA · Guardia Civil · Ceuta · Ecoservicios · Trampolín beach

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Ceuta authorities investigate death of protected dolphin calf

    Authorities in Ceuta are investigating the death of a protected bottlenose dolphin calf and other reported environmental crimes, including animal cruelty and vandalism, following complaints by DAUBMA.

  2. 5 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Ceuta dolphin calf death under investigation following suspected attack

    Activists have filed a formal complaint with the Guardia Civil after a bottlenose dolphin calf was found dead in Ceuta, alleging it was attacked and struck with a stick by individuals on Trampolín Beach.

  3. 7 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 22 sources
    Ceuta dolphin death sparks outrage and investigation

    A dolphin calf died at a beach in Ceuta after being allegedly pulled from the sea and struck with a stick by migrants, sparking outrage and a formal criminal complaint in Spain.

Sources

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