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Two dolphins returned to sea after Fraserburgh beach rescue

Two dolphins that beached in Aberdeenshire have been returned to the sea after a community rescue response.

The drama unfolded early in the morning at Fraserburgh with dozens of volunteers at the scene.

The dolphins were kept wet and rescue teams were able to carefully carry them back to the water.

Witness Liz Buchan captured footage of the successful rescue.

5 June 2023

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