Rare Dolphin Rescued From Chenab River

A rare river dolphin became entangled in a fishing net in the Chenab River but was rescued and released back into the water by fishermen. The incident was captured on video by a passer-by, which later became viral on social media. Fishermen were fishing normally when they noticed the dolphin struggling in the net. They carefully removed the dolphin and released it back into the river.

The dolphin measured over four maunds in weight and was approximately six feet long. Experts have stated that river dolphins are rare aquatic animals and their hunting is strictly prohibited. The fishermen's decision to free the dolphin rather than harming or keeping it was highly praised. They have also called for stronger awareness and monitoring measures from relevant authorities to safeguard rare aquatic species in the country's rivers.