A dolphin that was stranded on a Texas beach is now dead after a wildlife group said people tried to ride it.
Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network posted on Facebook that the dolphin was alive when it became stranded on Quintana Beach south of Houston.The dolphin died before rescuers arrived at the beach.
The rescue group said this type of harassment can stress out wild dolphins. It warns people should not interact with beached dolphins as it could be dangerous.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it is illegal to feed or harass wild marine animals, including dolphins.
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