Three vide ograbs of dolphins swimming off the Needles

Watch: Dolphins galore dance alongside boats off The Needles

Freshwater Independent Lifeboat crews have been treated to a visit from a pod of dolphins this week, as they have been out on the water just off The Needles.

Luckily for landlubbers, the crew were quick to capture the wonderful sight on their mobile phones and share on their Twitter feed.

And there’s more
However, the lifeboat crew have not been alone in spotting dolphins this week, Rebel Marine also tweeted that their passengers were treated to a visit from these beautiful creatures.

Take note
If you’re out on a boat and do see some dolphins please note the following advice from experts.

The British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) share advice against swimming with dolphins. This followed the regular sightings of a lone dolphin in Portsmouth a few years ago.

They say,

Interacting with dolphins runs the risk of zoonotic disease transfer, which is the passing of contagious diseases between humans and dolphins.

There are known cases in the UK where people have been infected by dolphins with pneumonia and meningoencephalitis, although the disease transmission can work both ways.

BDMLR is urging people not to enter the water with dolphins. We appreciate how unusual and exciting it is to have the opportunity to see these majestic creatures from our shores, but please dolphin-watch responsibly from land. This ensures you and the dolphin stay safe.

They go on to warn,

Interactions with wild dolphins may break the law. It is illegal to disturb or harass dolphins in UK waters and can result in criminal conviction, (including hefty fines and/or jail time), as was the case when two men went for an early morning swim with a dolphin in Kent.

If you do see the pod of dolphins and are tempted to jump in and swim with them, please note this advice below shared with us by the good folks over at Corvid Blog.

Warning about swimming with Dolphins
Warning about swimming with Dolphins
Warning about swimming with Dolphins

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