The dolphin’s carcass was discovered in late April and placed in a freezer by the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies to further investigate what transpired to lead to its death by gunshot.
According to the NOAA, a small caliber bullet was lodged in the mammal’s lung but as of July 24, 2018, that is the only information it have gathered.
Now NOAA officials are asking for anyone with information pertaining to the death of the dolphin come forward. Those who might have information, tips can be made anonymously, should call the NOAA enforcement hotline at 1-800-853-1964.
So far, the reward amount for information that could lead to the identification of a suspect is $11,500.
