Dolphin rescue in Ipswich

Crews are in attendance and working alongside marine wildlife specialists after receiving information that an adult common dolphin appeared to be entangled in netting around its head.

They launched a rescue boat to enable firefighters to safely assess the animal and provide live footage to wildlife experts.

In consultation with a marine vet and specialist wildlife organisations, it was determined that the dolphin remained able to swim and that the most appropriate course of action was for a specialist team to attempt to remove the netting.

Police were requested to attend the scene to help manage members of the public gathering nearby and to maintain public safety.

Update: 4.30pm

The dolphin has now been successfully freed from the netting and released back into the river.

Specialist marine wildlife partners are monitoring its welfare for a short while and the incident has been safely resolved.