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Wildlife officials probe death of young dolphin on Fort Myers Beach

Original: FWC investigating death of young dolphin who washed up on Fort Myers Beach

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating after a young dolphin washed up dead on Fort Myers Beach. Officials have not yet said what caused the animal's death, and the carcass is expected to be examined to determine whether illness, injury, human activity or environmental factors played a role. Local residents have been urged to report stranded marine mammals rather than approach them.

Why now: Local concern over marine wildlife deaths and the mysterious circumstances of the stranding

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