Stay away from the too-friendly dolphin.
Officials have identified an animal that has gotten a bit pushy in the water off of North Padre Island, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said in a press release.
North Padre Island is about 20 miles east of Corpus Christi.
“Biologists report the animal is showing more aggressive behavior, separating children from their parents in the water, and isolating swimming pets from their owners,” said the latest release issued on Thursday.
The problem is that people have been feeding, swimming and playing with the dolphin for more than a year despite warnings from biologists, law enforcement and residents to stay away from it, according to the release.
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It said that the dolphin “has become so used to humans that it now seeks out people, boats, and any form of interaction.”
The mammal also has wounds caused by boats and there are concerns about its safety, officials said.
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