Shrewsbury River Dolphins

For three weeks a group of about 15 bottle nosed dolphins have been calling the Shrewsbury River home. Most likely they found their way into the river while chasing food, however there is no clear cut explanation for their reluctance to leave the river and return to the waters of the Atlantic. Speculators are saying they may be afraid of the noise from nearby bridge construction. Whatever the reason while they remain in the river, marine enforcement agencies are warning people to give the mammals a wide berth. Regardless of the type of vessel (including kayaks), there is a 50 yard exclusion zone to protect the animals. Anyone found to be harassing them could face fines of up to $10,000.