Stranded dolphin released back into sea in China's Hainan

Dolphin "Wan Wan" swims in the waters off Wanning, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 14, 2025.

"Wan Wan," a stranded dolphin rescued in Wanning this June, was released back into the sea on Sunday after about three months of treatment and rehabilitative care by a local team of experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

Rescuers prepare to release dolphin "Wan Wan" back into the sea near Wanning, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 14, 2025.

"Wan Wan," a stranded dolphin rescued in Wanning this June, was released back into the sea on Sunday after about three months of treatment and rehabilitative care by a local team of experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

Rescuers cover dolphin "Wan Wan" with a wet towel at a rescue facility in Lingshui, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 14, 2025.

"Wan Wan," a stranded dolphin rescued in Wanning this June, was released back into the sea on Sunday after about three months of treatment and rehabilitative care by a local team of experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

Rescuers make preparation to transfer dolphin "Wan Wan" on a stretcher at a rescue facility in Lingshui, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 14, 2025.

"Wan Wan," a stranded dolphin rescued in Wanning this June, was released back into the sea on Sunday after about three months of treatment and rehabilitative care by a local team of experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

Rescuers transfer dolphin "Wan Wan" on a stretcher at a rescue facility in Lingshui, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 14, 2025.

"Wan Wan," a stranded dolphin rescued in Wanning this June, was released back into the sea on Sunday after about three months of treatment and rehabilitative care by a local team of experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

Dolphin "Wan Wan" is transferred aboard a boat in Shimei Bay in Wanning, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 14, 2025.

"Wan Wan," a stranded dolphin rescued in Wanning this June, was released back into the sea on Sunday after about three months of treatment and rehabilitative care by a local team of experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

Rescuers prepare gastroprotective drugs for dolphin "Wan Wan" at a rescue facility in Lingshui, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 14, 2025.

"Wan Wan," a stranded dolphin rescued in Wanning this June, was released back into the sea on Sunday after about three months of treatment and rehabilitative care by a local team of experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

A rescuer feeds dolphin "Wan Wan" at a rescue facility in Lingshui, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 14, 2025.

"Wan Wan," a stranded dolphin rescued in Wanning this June, was released back into the sea on Sunday after about three months of treatment and rehabilitative care by a local team of experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

Dolphin "Wan Wan" is released back into the sea near Wanning, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 14, 2025.

"Wan Wan," a stranded dolphin rescued in Wanning this June, was released back into the sea on Sunday after about three months of treatment and rehabilitative care by a local team of experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

Rescuers transfer dolphin "Wan Wan" on a stretcher at a rescue facility in Lingshui, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 14, 2025.

"Wan Wan," a stranded dolphin rescued in Wanning this June, was released back into the sea on Sunday after about three months of treatment and rehabilitative care by a local team of experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

Dolphin "Wan Wan" swims in the waters off Wanning, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 14, 2025.

"Wan Wan," a stranded dolphin rescued in Wanning this June, was released back into the sea on Sunday after about three months of treatment and rehabilitative care by a local team of experts. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)