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Riau’s viral humpback dolphin found dead in local river

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The dolphin carcass was discovered washed ashore in Kepenuhan Hulu village.

PHOTO: THE JAKARTA POST/ ASIA NEWS NETWORK

PEKANBARU - An Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin that recently went viral after its unusual appearance in the Batang Lubuh River in Riau’s Rokan Hulu regency has been found dead, raising concerns over habitat degradation and environmental pollution.

Authorities said the carcass of the dolphin 1.40am on Dec 15 by local fishermen. The fishermen reportedly planned to check again after sunrise, but could not find the animal when they returned to the location.