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Originally published Monday, June 29, 2009 at 1:36 PM

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Make my day, Flipper: Pesky dolphins under siege

In a story June 26, The Associated Press reported that frustrated fishermen are firing guns at bottlenose dolphins that have become increasingly aggressive in taking fish off hooks, and some dolphins have been wounded or killed.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. —

In a story June 26, The Associated Press reported that frustrated fishermen are firing guns at bottlenose dolphins that have become increasingly aggressive in taking fish off hooks, and some dolphins have been wounded or killed.

The story quoted Bob Zales, president of the National Association of Charter Boat Operators, as saying he heard accounts of dolphins being shot at. He says he meant that some boat operators "may fire weapons in an attempt to scare them off" but does not know of anyone who would fire at a dolphin or try to harm them. He said attempts to scare away dolphins have been made by commercial fishermen and others, not just charter boat fishermen.

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Dolphins probably are wondering why humans have gotten so "pesky" and are taking all of the food and being so aggressive.  Posted on June 26, 2009 at 12:26 PM by Noelle123. Jump to comment
Has anyone considered the overfishing problem means the dolphins don't have enough to eat? Throwing fish at them and then killing them for...  Posted on June 26, 2009 at 10:09 AM by anonymous2. Jump to comment
Anglers in Washington State have been losing salmon to seals and sea lions quite frequently. Unchecked numbers, few predators really drive up...  Posted on June 26, 2009 at 1:49 PM by badeconomysurvivivor. Jump to comment

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