A young dolphin rescued in October is swimming in Barataria Bay, with a tag that will let biologists keep close tabs on him for the next six weeks.Biologists worry that the animal, dubbed Octavius, may be too young to survive on his own.VIEW: Photos of releaseState biologist Mandy Tumlin says a federal agreement requires eyes on Octavius at least three times a week for two weeks, then at least once a week for four weeks.Weather allowing, says Tumlin, they'll make daily checks.Audubon Nature Institute spokeswoman Katie Smith said Thursday it's the first dolphin rescued off Louisiana to be released after rehabilitation. Some died, one was deaf, and others were rescued too young to live on their own.Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here.Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!

A young dolphin rescued in October is swimming in Barataria Bay, with a tag that will let biologists keep close tabs on him for the next six weeks.

Audubon Nature Institute


Biologists worry that the animal, dubbed Octavius, may be too young to survive on his own.

VIEW: Photos of release

State biologist Mandy Tumlin says a federal agreement requires eyes on Octavius at least three times a week for two weeks, then at least once a week for four weeks.

Audubon Nature Institute

Weather allowing, says Tumlin, they'll make daily checks.

Audubon Nature Institute spokeswoman Katie Smith said Thursday it's the first dolphin rescued off Louisiana to be released after rehabilitation. Some died, one was deaf, and others were rescued too young to live on their own.

Audubon Nature Institute

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