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Open water swimmer Nayron Botelho assists firefighters during the rescue of a dolphin found struggling to swim at the Marabá waterfront
An injured dolphin mobilized residents, firefighters, and environmental professionals on the morning of this Monday (29th), in Marabá, Pará. Additionally, the animal was removed from the Tocantins River after a rescue operation that included the participation of Nayron Botelho, known as the “Aquaman of Marabá”.
Around 6 AM, residents of the Old Marabá area noticed that a dolphin was having difficulty swimming near the bank of the Tocantins River.
Meanwhile, other dolphins remained close to the animal, drawing the attention of those in the area.
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Faced with the situation, the population called the authorities to initiate a rescue attempt. Soon after, teams from the Fire Department arrived at the scene to carry out the initial procedures.
Firefighters attempt to capture dolphin before the arrival of the Marabá swimmer
Initially, the military used a piece of equipment called a “passaguar”, a pole with a net used to try to remove the animal from the water.
However, the first attempt did not yield positive results. Thus, it was necessary to seek another alternative to approach and immobilize the dolphin.
At this moment, Nayron Botelho arrived at the scene and informed that he would enter the river to try to capture it.
Consequently, the swimmer managed to hold the animal with the support of the firefighters who were accompanying the operation.
After the procedure, four military personnel who were on the boat assisted in removing the dolphin from the water and placed the animal inside the Fire Department’s boat.
Dolphin rescued in the Tocantins River is taken to a support and observation location
After the rescue, the dolphin was transported to the Fluvial Section of the 52nd Jungle Infantry Battalion (52nd BIS).
The chosen spot is slightly above the Tocantins River waterfront and has a backwater area.
Thus, the animal could remain in a calmer environment while specialized teams were mobilized.
According to information released by Correio de Carajás, professionals began mobilizing to assess the dolphin’s condition.
SEMMA and veterinarians monitor the attempt to save the animal found in Marabá
Around 10 a.m. this Monday (29), a team from the Municipal Department of Environment (SEMMA) arrived at the Fluvial Section of the 52nd BIS.
Additionally, independent veterinarians were also mobilized after becoming aware of the situation.
Thus, the professionals assessed the possibility of conducting exams on the animal, including imaging exams, if necessary.
Meanwhile, the dolphin remained under observation by the teams involved in the recovery attempt.
Dolphin rescue draws attention during incident coverage
During the operation coverage, the team from Correio de Carajás monitored the activity on site.
Additionally, according to the outlet, a military officer allegedly requested that photographer Evangelista Rocha delete images taken during the rescue.
However, the team reported that they did not delete the records.
Operation gathers residents, firefighters, and environmental teams on the Tocantins River
Finally, the case of the injured dolphin found on the Marabá Waterfront brought together different groups in an attempt to assist the animal.
Thus, residents, firefighters, environmental representatives, and veterinary professionals participated in the action.
Meanwhile, the dolphin continued to receive care and evaluation from the teams responsible for the rescue.
