\n Concerns are growing over Reggie, the lone Bottlenose Dolphin which frequents the Lyme Bay waters.\n<\/p>\n
\n A spokesperson for the British Divers Marine Life Rescue South West England (BDMLR SWE) said: \u201cWe\u2019 are increasingly concerned about a lone bottlenose dolphin known as \u2018Reggie\u2019 in Lyme Bay\u00a0following multiple potential marine wildlife disturbance offences observed online and shared on social media.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cPlease remember never swim with, touch, feed, or approach dolphins. If a dolphin approaches you, calmly leave the area. Human interaction can cause dolphins to lose their natural wariness, leading to injury or even death. Dolphins may seem friendly, but they are wild animals.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n As reported, the dolphin has already sustained an injury as he is suspected to have been hit by a boat propellor.<\/p>\n
The spokesperson added: \u201cReggie has already been injured by a suspected boat propeller, and been involved with potentially aggressive interactions with people.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s protect them by keeping our distance and please share this message to respect their space.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you witness a potential wildlife crime, please report it to the Police on 999.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n The\u00a0News\u00a0initially did not identify where the dolphin was\u00a0to protect it from harassment, but the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has issued a warning detailing the importance of staying away from the creature as more seek it out.\n<\/p>\n
\n A spokesperson for MMO, said: \u201cWe\u2019re increasingly concerned about a lone dolphin spotted in Lyme Bay, Dorset, following multiple potential marine wildlife disturbance offences observed online and shared on social media.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cPlease remember to never swim with, touch, feed, or approach dolphins. If a dolphin approaches you, calmly leave the area. Human interaction can cause dolphins to lose their natural weariness, leading to injury or even death.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cDisturbed dolphins are also known to become aggressive towards people. Dolphins may seem friendly, but they are wild animals. The dolphin in Lyme Bay has already been injured by a suspected boat propeller.\n<\/p>\n
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