Dolphin Kisses Sibling Dogs And Then Jumps For Joy
His Dog Was Missing
When he was setting up his apparatus when he heard a loud plop, he spun around to look behind the boat and saw bubbles rising to the water’s surface.
He realized one of his dogs was missing and readied himself to dive into the ocean after it. He wasn’t expecting to see what happened next.
Marine Biologist
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Tim Iona had a love for water and wanted to him protect the life that they held and so pursued a career in marine biology.
While studying whales, dolphins, and porpoises, he had gained years of experience but would still not anticipate what the ocean had in store for him.
Born In Hawaii
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Tim had spent his life growing up in the ocean, having been born in Hawaii.
He knew that he wanted to be a marine biologist by the end of high school and eventually became a reputable cetologist. That was only the beginning.
Love For Water
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Tim had a dog named Tauris who traveled with him and learned all about the seas and ocean from his owner.
However, Tim never thought Taurus would take a liking to water the way he did. He enjoyed being on a boat and going for the occasional swim. Tim never knew what these antics would lead to.
Running Tests
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It was a lovely day when the trio – Tim, Taurus, and his brother, Kilo – were in the water, and it happened.
Tim wanted to run a few tests for his dolphin study that month and brought his equipment along to lukewarm waters, hoping for good results.
Feeling Disappointed
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They silenced their engine and got their cameras and waterproof recording devices ready.
Unfortunately, there were no dolphins close by for Tim to run his tests. His job required patience, but he still felt disheartened.
A Long Wait
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They waited patiently for two hours in the sun, occasionally tweaking their position to see if it helped.
Tim was about to call it a day when Kilo, who had not spent much time in the ocean like his brother, started barking.
They See Something
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Tim looked to Kilo, wondering what had set him off, when he saw a fin popping up out of the calm ocean waters.
Tim tried to calm his excitement at seeing the dolphin and readied his equipment. He wasn’t prepared for what was soon to happen.
Dog Is Gone
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When he was setting up his apparatus when he heard a loud plop, he spun around to look behind the boat and saw bubbles rising to the water’s surface.
He realized one of his dogs was missing and readied himself to dive into the ocean after it. He wasn’t expecting to see what happened next.
Dog On Its Back
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Kilo had fallen into the water and his brother had gone in after him. Tim was ready to dive in after them but froze.
The dolphin they had seen came up from the water with a happy Kilo on its back. And that was not all.
It Comes Close
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The dolphin whistled and clicked as it neared the boat, getting close enough for Tim to help Kilo back onto the boat. Taurus, swimming behind them, barked happily, seeing his brother was safe again.
Tim helped him up the boat, hoping the dolphin would remain friendly to him and his pups. The creature would blow his expectations out of the water.
Showing Love
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Tim was still reeling from what had just happened when the dolphin reached the boat with its beak. It kissed against Kilo’s snout and whistled happily, going over to kiss Taurus.
Tim was left stumped, glad his cameras were recording the entire thing. No one back home would believe him when he told them this story.
Smart Animals
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Dolphins are among some of the most intelligent animals in the ocean. They are playful, welcoming, energetic, and always ready to spend time with humans.
But although a dolphin is among the best mammals you can find in the ocean, governments have placed strict rules not to get too close to them. But why is this the case?
They’re Dangerous
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Despite how fun and inviting dolphins seem, they are apex predators in their own rights. They can dispatch some of the most lethal fishes in the ocean, like sharks with brutal efficiency and should be considered dangerous.
Dolphins can be aggressive to people, other dolphins, or even themselves. There is usually no telling what they might do.
An Educated Guess
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For someone who’d dedicated a considerable chunk of his adult life to studying dolphins and whales, Tim couldn’t quite explain whatever happened before him.
His educated guess lay between the dolphin they’d encountered being familiar with dogs or being in a happy, helpful mood. Either way, he was more than thankful for its help!
Disclaimer: To protect the privacy of those depicted, some names, locations, and identifying characteristics have been changed and are products of the author’s imagination. Any resemblances to actual events, places, or persons, living or dead, are entirely coincidental.
