Species of dolphin with shark bite strands on Praia do Forte, in Cabo Frio

Until the last update of this report, the animal had not been removed from the site. The City of Cabo Frio, through the Secretariat of Security and Public Order, reported that a sperm whale, a species of dolphin of the genus Kogia, approximately three meters long and weighing around 400 kilos (see the full note at the end of the report). ? Follow the g1 Região dos Lagos channel on WhatsApp. The incident caught the attention of residents and tourists, who followed the entire sand operation and recorded images of the movement. According to biologist Eduardo Pimenta, the images indicate that the animal is apparently a sperm whale, a species rarely found in areas close to the coast. According to him, the mammal plays an important role in the balance of deep marine ecosystems by acting as a predator of squid and mesopelagic fish, in addition to being an indicator of the health of the oceans. The expert also highlighted the importance of activating beach monitoring programs in similar situations, so that appropriate protocols for the protection and management of marine animals are applied. In a statement, the Fire Department reinforced that dolphins are wild animals and should not be approached by the public. The guideline is to maintain a minimum distance of between 10 and 15 meters, avoiding any attempt to touch or interact. The corporation also warned that shouting and crowding can cause stress in the animal and increase the risk of accidents. Firefighters also highlighted the possibility of transmission of pathogens and parasites in cases of direct contact. According to information gathered at the scene, teams from the BW group continued to monitor the incident on Wednesday morning (22). The animal was repositioned to a more suitable area of ??the sand strip while awaiting the arrival of a veterinarian who traveled from São Francisco de Itabapoana, in the North of Rio de Janeiro. According to reports, the professional must assess the health status of the sperm whale and carry out support procedures, including the application of glucose. Full note The City of Cabo Frio, through the Secretariat of Security and Public Order, informs that a sperm whale, a species of dolphin of the genus Kogia, approximately three meters long and weighing around 400 kilos, ran aground again at Praia do Forte, in Cabo Frio, for the third time this Wednesday morning (22). The animal continues to be monitored by cetacean specialists from GEMM-Lagos, linked to the BW Institute, with support from the Maritime and Environmental Guard Group (GMA), of the Municipal Civil Guard. The first stranding occurred on Tuesday afternoon (21), when the Fire Department carried out the rescue and managed to return the animal to the sea. During the night, the sperm whale returned to the beach at Praia do Forte, once again mobilizing teams from the Maritime and Environmental Guard and the BW Institute. The Guard isolated the area throughout the night and early morning, avoiding the approach of people and animals, while specialists from GEMM-Lagos carried out the clinical assessment, veterinary procedures and administration of the necessary medications. The animal had bleeding wounds. After treatment, the sperm whale was taken to an area beyond Ilha do Papagaio, where it was released into a sea current, in an attempt to resume its natural movement towards the open sea. Despite the efforts of the teams, the animal ran aground again this Wednesday morning (22). The sperm whale remains in Canto do Forte, where it continues to be monitored by specialists from GEMM-Lagos/Instituto BW, with support from the Maritime and Environmental Guard Group and the Fire Department, who work to isolate the area. Firefighters removing baby sperm whales from the seashore to prevent further damage to the animal Inter TV Reproduction Teams with baby sperm whales at Praia do Forte in Cabo Frio Ygor Carvalho