Dolphins are often recognized as one of the most intelligent animal species globally.
Due to their remarkable emotional intelligence, problem-solving skills, and communication abilities, dolphins are considered the second smartest animals after humans.
Recently, a pod of dolphins in the wild played a pivotal role in saving a life by alerting rescuers to a swimmer who had gone missing at sea.
Volunteers from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), a charity rescue boat operating in the UK, successfully rescued a man near Castlegregory in County Kerry, Ireland. They attribute their success to some unexpected helpers.
As reported by the BBC, the crew of the rescue boat initially spotted a group of dolphins in the water, and these dolphins directed their attention to the struggling man in the water.
The dolphins encircled the man, almost signaling to the crew about the individual in need of rescue. Without their assistance, locating him would have been improbable.
According to the BBC, the RNLI stated, “The casualty was conscious and immediately taken on board the lifeboat and to Fenit Harbour to be transferred to the hospital.”
The man had been missing for 12 hours and was exhausted. The potential tragedy averted is evident if he had not been found just in time.
Common dolphins have been frequently sighted off the coast of Ireland in recent years, with researchers suggesting that this group may be mating and breeding in Scotland.
While we may not comprehend the dolphins’ exact thoughts, whether it was coincidental or a display of curiosity towards the man in their domain, considering their species’ exceptional intelligence, it is plausible that they were indeed attempting to warn the crew. In any case, the man owes his life to them.
Dolphins are truly remarkable creatures, and this incident highlights their extraordinary intelligence. They were undeniably heroes on that day.
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