Teluk Bahang: The carcass of an Irrawaddy dolphin was found washed up on Teluk Bahang Beach near a Hindu temple yesterday.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Penang Fisheries Department received a report regarding the carcass from a member of the public. “A team from the Conservation and Protection Branch of the State Fisheries Department immediately went to the scene and based on observations, found the carcass was that of an Irrawaddy dolphin measuring 1.98 metres,” it said in a Facebook post.

The department reported that the carcass was then buried in a nearby area. The Irrawaddy dolphin, known for its distinct features, is often found in coastal areas and estuaries. The discovery has raised concerns regarding marine life in the region.