IAS Officer Shares Video of Tamil Nadu Fishermen Saving Dolphins, Netiznes Call it Heroic

In a heartwarming display of compassion, a group of fishermen from Tamil Nadu recently emerged as unsung heroes as they rescued three dolphins inadvertently entangled in their fishing net. The remarkable incident was brought to light by Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Supriya Sahu, as she shared the video on X. The fishermen, displaying empathy, delicately extricated the dolphins from the nets, ensuring their safety and freedom.

“Local fishermen and Tamil Nadu Foresters safely rescued and released 3 Dolphins accidentally caught in fishing nets at Kakaladi in the Ramnathapuram District. Kudos to them. They will be honoured by the District Administration” wrote Supriya Sahu as she shared the post.

The video shared on X shows the fishermen carefully picking up one of the dolphins and taking it back to the water. This post since being shared has garnered more than 56,000 views and over 1,500 likes. Netizens took to the comments section of the post and reacted to the clip. A user wrote,“What a great job by our fishermen to rescue these beautiful dolphins back to the sea." A second said, "That's just wonderful." A third added, "Great work!"