Squid jig found in stomach of dolphin carcass


  • Nation
  • Monday, 26 Dec 2016

The multi-hook jig that was recovered from the stomach of the dolphin

KOTA KINABALU: Fresh carcass of an adult male Rough Toothed dolphin was found on the shore at Kampung Pintasan, Kota Belud, about 75km from here, on the night of Christmas eve with a squid jig stuck in its stomach.

Sabah Wildlife Director Augustine Tuuga said the squid jig measuring eight inches was embedded in the stomach causing severe trauma and other complications.

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