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Cameraderie among Sea World's capture team 1 before the dolphin was sighted
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Geoff Ross with a final briefing before the dolphin was sighted at Sussex Inlet
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NPWS Marine Fauna coordinator Geoff Ross briefing at the capture site
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NPWS Incident Controller Ian Smith and Marine Fauna Coordinator Geoff Ross prior to the dolphin's capture
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Dolphin Marine Magic veterinarian Duan March checking his medical kit before dolphin capture
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Capture Team 1 getting into position
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Capture team 1 from Sea World had the dolphin ready for transfer in seconds. Local vet Justin Clark in background literally lured the animal in by towing behind a boat.
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Dolphin restrained and awaiting sling from Capture Team 2
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Capture teams transferring the dolphin to a rescue mat
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Sea World and Dolphin Marine Magic capture teams transferring the dolphin to an awaiting vehicle
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Dolphin Marine Magic vet Duan March microchipping the dolphin and collecting a blood sample for testing
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Preparing to lift the dolphin into the vehicle
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Sea World dolphin handler Shari Bryden helping hold the animal during microchipping
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Dolphin Marine Magic vet Duan March microchipping the dolphin and collecting a blood sample for testing
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Blood samples taken for analysis
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Geoff Ross reassuring a member of the Sussex Inlet community
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In safe hands, the rescued dolphin rests quietly prior to relocation
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Preparing to load the dolphin
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Multiagency teams worked together seamlessly on the response
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Sea World Veterinarian Kelly O'Sullivan lays a hand on her travel companion
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Sea spray to keep the animal wet
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Unloading the dolphin at Bendalong Beach
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Ready for transit
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The dolphin is carefully lifted from the vehicle at the relocation site
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Arrival at Bendalong beach an ongoing team effort
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Veterinary tests prior to release
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Dolphin in good hands
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Standing by with sea spray
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Sussex Inlet Dolphin waiting very patiently for her release into the ocean
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Just prior to release
