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Marine experts helping dolphin

Could be confused or stuck in the water

Updated: Monday, 06 Feb 2012, 6:53 PM EST
Published : Monday, 06 Feb 2012, 12:35 PM EST

WESTERLY, RI (WPRI) - A dolphin has been spotted swimming in the water near the Weekapaug Inn in Westerly.

Officials from Mystic Aquarium and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management are on the scene monitoring the dolphin.

Marine experts say the dolphin is a common dolphin.

Eyewitness News received a tip, including a picture and video via the report it App .

A viewer said it appeared the dolphin may be confused or stuck in the water.