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The incident took place around 7:20 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, in Manhasset Bay, when the officers responded to a 911 call for a stranded dolphin, the Nassau County Police said.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found a civilian with the large dolphin who was stuck due to the low tide.
Sixth Precinct Sgt. Vitiello and Officer Owens entered the mud and made their way to assist. Nassau County Marine Bureau Officers Cassidy and Stassi responded to provide additional help.
After assessing the situation, the dolphin was lifted onto a kayak and dragged approximately 300 ft. through knee-deep mud to an open area of water.
The officers and the civilian placed the dolphin in the water and made their way back to shore. The water was deep enough for the mammal to swim.
Officers Cassidy and Stassi suffered multiple lacerations on their feet and were transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Members from Great Neck Alerts and Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Departments were on a small boat attempting to guide the dolphin to deeper water.
A representative from the Department of Environmental Conservation and the state Marine Rescue Center in Riverhead responded to evaluate the dolphin.
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