Stranded dolphin recovers well under care of rescue team in Hainan

A rescuer weighs food for dolphin "Wan Wan" at a rescue facility in Lingshui, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 8, 2025. The stranded dolphin "Wan Wan," rescued in Wanning, Hainan this June, has recovered well after nearly three months of care by a rescue team. The dolphin is expected to be released back into the wild in the short future. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

An expert team evaluates the condition of dolphin "Wan Wan" at a rescue facility in Lingshui, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 8, 2025. The stranded dolphin "Wan Wan," rescued in Wanning, Hainan this June, has recovered well after nearly three months of care by a rescue team. The dolphin is expected to be released back into the wild in the short future. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

An expert team evaluates the condition of dolphin "Wan Wan" at a rescue facility in Lingshui, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 8, 2025. The stranded dolphin "Wan Wan," rescued in Wanning, Hainan this June, has recovered well after nearly three months of care by a rescue team. The dolphin is expected to be released back into the wild in the short future. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

Dolphin "Wan Wan" swims in a pool at a rescue facility in Lingshui, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 8, 2025. The stranded dolphin "Wan Wan," rescued in Wanning, Hainan this June, has recovered well after nearly three months of care by a rescue team. The dolphin is expected to be released back into the wild in the short future. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

A volunteer inspects dolphin "Wan Wan" at a rescue facility in Lingshui, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 8, 2025. The stranded dolphin "Wan Wan," rescued in Wanning, Hainan this June, has recovered well after nearly three months of care by a rescue team. The dolphin is expected to be released back into the wild in the short future. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

Dolphin "Wan Wan" swims in a pool at a rescue facility in Lingshui, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 8, 2025. The stranded dolphin "Wan Wan," rescued in Wanning, Hainan this June, has recovered well after nearly three months of care by a rescue team. The dolphin is expected to be released back into the wild in the short future. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

This photo taken on Sept. 8, 2025 shows food for dolphin "Wan Wan" at a rescue facility in Lingshui, south China's Hainan Province. The stranded dolphin "Wan Wan," rescued in Wanning, Hainan this June, has recovered well after nearly three months of care by a rescue team. The dolphin is expected to be released back into the wild in the short future. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

Dolphin "Wan Wan" swims in a pool at a rescue facility in Lingshui, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 8, 2025. The stranded dolphin "Wan Wan," rescued in Wanning, Hainan this June, has recovered well after nearly three months of care by a rescue team. The dolphin is expected to be released back into the wild in the short future. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)