Fears ‘tormented’ dolphin may kill a swimmer

An expert has warned that a dolphin, “tormented” by some swimmers, may kill someone or the mammal may have to be removed or destroyed.

Four people have been injured off Doolin, Co Clare, in recent weeks by the dolphin, known by locals as ‘Dusty’.

The mammal, it is believed, had been antagonised by some swimmers, particularly during the recent fine weather.