Online reports show Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) and multiple federal, state and local police agents are investigating at Gulf World Marine Park in Panama City.
After controversy around multiple dolphin deaths, FWC said the investigation is due to the growing concern about animal welfare.
Florida’s Attorney General issued a search warrant to be executed.
“The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission takes the health and welfare of all wildlife, including Florida’s marine mammals, very seriously. Due to growing concerns about the sanitation and condition of aquatic enclosures, as well as the well-being of captive bottlenose dolphins at Gulf World Marine Park, FWC has joined (local and state) partner agencies to conduct a thorough investigation of the facility. The Commission will continue to engage with our partner agencies in this investigation and will provide all necessary resources to resolve this matter.
The safety and humane treatment of these animals are of the utmost importance, and we remain committed to ensuring that all necessary steps are taken to protect them. At this time, we have no further information to share, but we will provide updates as they become available,” said Christopher Boley with FWC.
Adults 21 and over can enjoy a high-stakes, speedy, strategic Easter Egg Hunt with huge prize opportunities.
On Saturday, April 8, from 6 – 9 p.m., adults can come to the Westgate Tennis Center to take part. This high-energy event promises huge prizes, including AirPods Pro, smartwatches, thousands in
gift cards, and over $1,500 in cash!
Perfect Spring weather today and tomorrow. Rains will arrive late weekend.
Thursday look for plenty of sunshine and temperatures rising to 80 degrees, and tonight mostly mild temperatures as lows fall to near 60 degrees.
Friday the forecast is about the same. Maybe a few more clouds move in, and at times maybe mostly cloudy but the high should be around 82 degrees.
Saturday clouds pile up during the daytime, and by Saturday night chances of rain increase. Temps will be not as warm, but mostly mild Saturday and Sunday.
Sunday could be a stormy day and rains may linger into Monday.
