Several bottlenose dolphins have been spotted in the Shrewsbury River in New Jersey. Experts had hoped to coax the dolphins out of the river for the open ocean before July 4, 2008, as the area is a popular boating destination during the holiday. Officials said they were taking precautions to protect the dolphins from danger over the long Independence Day weekend.NJ.com: More Protection for Shrewsbury Dolphins Over July 4 Weekend (July 3, 2008)
Previous Dolphin Incursions
Dolphins have found their way into the Shrewsbury River before. In 1993, three dolphins spent many months in the river. They drowned under ice during a botched rescue attempt.ABC News: Trapped Dolphins at Risk in N.J. (June 27, 2008)