Monday, February 1, 2010
Moko the dolphin goes flipping mad after strike from angry canoeist
Locally renowned on his home shore of New Zealand's North Island as being a bit of a yob, the unfriendly dolphin likes nothing more than stealing surfboards and body slamming humans.
His unfriendly antics have led to several bathers and surfers having to call for the help of life guards as the dolphin has left them stranded out at sea and prevented from returning to shore.
However, the petulant porpoise was sent swimming by one fed up canoeist who hit the dolphin with her canoe oar when he tried to attack her.
As it is an offence to harm dolphins under New Zealand law, the woman could face a fine of up to £113,000 if she is found guilty of striking the dolphin.
Marine scientists are attributing the dolphin's naughty behaviour to that of a "very lonely dolphin who loves human contact but is getting way too big and strong for it."
Rather than looking for car insurance, bathers in the area may have to think about taking out dolphin insurance to protect themselves from such a dolphin attack.
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posted by Fuse @ 2:50 AM 
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