Sarasota Resident Finds Dead Dolphin Washed Up on Beach as Red Tide Continues

A woman based in Sarasota, Florida, shared videos and images to Facebook on August 24 of a dead dolphin that washed up on a beach near her home.

Erin Long shared the images and video online writing, “So sad to see this dead dolphin near our house this morning. I really hope something can be done about the red tide. So many dead animals.”

An algal bloom known as red tide is currently affecting areas in Southwest Florida. Credit: Erin Long via Storyful