Politics
Dolphin spotted near Rialto Bridge in the Grand Canal in Venice
The mayor of Venice urges boaters to exercise caution after a dolphin was sighted.
In Venice, a dolphin was spotted in the Grand Canal near the Rialto Bridge. A video shows the animal swimming between gondolas and water taxis. The incident has drawn significant attention to navigation in the area.
The city's mayor is calling on boaters to exercise special caution to avoid collisions with the marine animal. This warning is directed at both tourist and recreational boats.
It is unclear whether the spotted dolphin is 'Mimmo,' a dolphin that has lived in the lagoon for several months. This uncertainty has been emphasized by various sources and remains open.
The sighting of the dolphin not only attracts media attention but also sparks lively discussions among residents and visitors to the city, who are eagerly awaiting further developments.