Baby Dolphin Dies After People Can't Stop Touching It

 A baby dolphin that beached itself on the shores of Mojacar in southeastern Spain was quickly surrounded by a mob of curious beachgoers, many out for a good selfie, reports Newsweek. 

The calf was likely sick or had become separated from its mother, and someone called the local emergency number. But by the time Equinac—a local nonprofit dedicated to helping stranded marine wildlife—arrived 15 minutes later, the dolphin was dead, reports People. 

Equinac posted an emotional plea on Facebook imploring onlookers to never forcefully touch an already stressed animal, noting that the baby dolphin was touched by many, had its blowhole covered repeatedly, and quickly died of heart failure.

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