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Mystery: Two deceased dolphins found on the shores of Virginia Beach

Crystal Graham
Virginia Beach oceanfront distorted
Virginia beach oceanfront (photo by Crystal Graham)

Two stranded dolphins were found deceased in Virginia Beach on Friday. The bodies were found in neighborhoods surrounding the Oceanfront; one was found in Sandbridge, and the second was found on Chic’s Beach.

The Virginia Aquarium stranding response team collected the deceased animals on Friday afternoon, according to Kristina Scott, public relations manager for the Virginia Aquarium.

The dolphin carcasses were transported to the Darden Marine Animal Conservation Center for a postmortem exam and assessment.

No results from the exams have been released.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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