A dolphin stranded on a Brazoria County beach was harassed by beachgoers and died before it could be rescued, according to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network.

Rescue groups in Texas pulled a cold-stunned manatee from a Texas City canal in early December.

GALVESTON, Texas – A baby dolphin is in need of assistance in Galveston, according to a local nonprofit’s social media posting. The Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network said on Facebook that a dolphin calf was spotted with debris wrapped tightly around its neck. The calf, as seen in this photo from the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network. (Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network)The calf, as seen in this photo from the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network. (Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network)11/18 Dolphin calf update: TMMSN is so grateful for the community’s response.

GALVESTON, Tx – A baby dolphin was rescued by the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network (TMMSN) last week in Galveston. According to their Facebook post, TMMSN said the dolphin, named Trooper is estimated to be around eight to 12 weeks old. “[Trooper] continues to receive around-the-clock intensive care at our rehab center in Galveston and is showing signs of improvement,” the post said. It has been a week since Trooper’s rescue (although it feels like ages ago!). You can donate to Trooper’s cause via Facebook or by clicking here.