Four juvenile dolphins in the River Lee cause concern

This is the second group of dolphins in this particular area in the last six weeks, but this particular group are young and unaccompanied by an adult, experts say.
Four juvenile dolphins in the River Lee cause concern

The fins of some of the four dolphins swimming in the River Lee at Morrison's Island on Tuesday morning. Picture: Cian O'Regan.

For the second time in six weeks, a group of dolphins has been spotted in the River Lee, drawing crowds but worrying experts.

The group has been identified as four juvenile dolphins who are swimming without an adult, members of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group told Echo photographer Cian O’Regan, saying it was concerning as they shouldn’t be this far out unaccompanied at low tide.

Dozens of people have gathered near the College of Commerce at either side of the river watching them.

On October 15th, at least three dolphins were spotted in Sullivan's Quay, where they remained for several hours before likely finding their way back to the ocean.

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