Dolphins find it difficult to find their way out of rivers after extended periods as they become 'completely confused'. File photographA dead dolphin was found along the banks of a river in Co Carlow on Wednesday. It was discovered by a resident, washed up along the river Barrow in the St Mullins area. The common dolphin carcass appeared scratched and was partially submerged in water. “Over the period of a couple of days, there’s absolutely no harm to seeing dolphins in river systems.

Source: The Irish Times December 20, 2025 08:03 UTC