The Cape Cod Stranding Network (CCSN) was very busy on Saturday January 14, attending to ten stranded dolphins.

Two dolphins were found in Rock Harbour suffering from dehydration and other injuries. Rescue crews attempted to save the dolphins, but were unsuccessful. They were humanely euthanised to end their suffering.

Later on Saturday, another dolphin was reported stranded. While CCSN staff members attended to the stranded dolphin, seven others were found. Three of the dolphins were humanely euthanised and the five others survived and were brought by flatbed to the Head of the Meadow in Truro, where they were released.

“We’ve given the dolphins the best possible shot at survival, but we know that stranding takes an incredible physical toll on them,” Katie Touhey, Director of the Cape Cod Stranding Network in a press release. “All we can do is hope for the best."