Dolphin temporarily shuts down port of Piraeus

0 Comments | AFP, July, 2005

ATHENS (AFP) — A two-hour operation to rescue a disoriented dolphin temporarily shut down the main Greek port of Piraeus on Tuesday, newspapers reported.

With the help of coast guard divers, experts from the University of Thessaly wrapped the dolphin in two lifejackets and escorted it out of Greece's busiest harbour, Ethnos daily reported Wednesday.

"The dolphin seemed to be in quite poor condition," a senior coast guard officer told the newspaper. "To make sure it didn't run into a ship, a coast guard vessel tied its tailfin and carefully transported it (into a less busy part of the harbour)."

According to University of Thessaly biologist Vassilis Podiadis, the dolphin had a recent head injury and was in shock.

It was given two antibiotic shots...