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FIRST AID FOR STUCK DOLPHINS AND WHALES crushed ice should be placed around the flippers and flukes only. provide shade. This may be asimple lean-to constructed from tarpaulins. 4 Do not obstruct the blow hole with coverings. Keep water out of the blow hole. This hole is the means by which a whale or dolphin takes in and breathes out air. 7 Ifananimal is caught on pilings, rocks, obstructions, etc, whenever possible, remove the animal into a stable position with belly down. Animals on their sides in water are likely to drown. On beaches, scoop out the sand which is’ propping up the front flippers. Dig a hole (without a drain) so the animal is not resting on its 7 Ifananimal is caught on pilings, rocks, obstructions, etc, whenever possible, remove the animal into a stable position with belly down. Animals on their sides in water are likely to drown. On beaches, scoop out the sand which is’ propping up the front flippers. Dig a hole (without a drain) so the animal is not resting on its flippers. If the animal rests on its flippers, this nosition will cut off circulation. 3 Apply water-soaked fight-col- oured towels, sheets or cloths to as much of the body as possible. Re- soak the towels frequently to keep the animal’s skin moist. If the whale is extremely large, be sure to at least keep the app- endages cool as the flippers and tail flukes are instrumental in body heat regulation. The primary objective of first aid for a stranded whale or dolphin is to getrid of heat. Plastic bags filledwith with coverings. Keep water out of the blow hole. This hole is the means by which a whale or dolphin takes in and breathes out air. 5 Apply lanolin, vaseline or zinc oxide to areas you have to leave exposed to the sun. Do not use sun tan lotions or other preparations. 6 Cooperate in careful crowd and noise control. Try to,insure a minimum of 5 Apply lanolin, vaseline or zinc oxide to areas you have to leave exposed to the sun. Do not use sun tan lotions or other preparations. 6 Cooperate in careful crowd and noise control. 20 NEXUS 20 2 Erect’ a make-shift shelter to