Dolphin shows ‘aggression’ towards swimmers

SWIMMERS have been advised to keep clear of a dolphin showing increasing signs of aggressive behaviour.

Some of those taking a plunge with ‘Dusty’, a bottlenose dolphin in Co Clare, have reported incidents of being rammed at speed, being coaxed into deeper water, butted in the ribs and being pinned to the seabed for long periods.

Urging people to show respect to the dolphin, most locals believe she is trying to give people a playful fright.