‘Frisky’ dolphin causes French beach closure

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A ‘frisky’ dolphin has caused the closure of French beaches after pursuing swimmers
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Swimming and diving was banned at a French beach for three days, after a rutting dolphin tried to get too close to swimmers. The dolphin, whom locals nicknamed Zafar, was reported by a number of people after he swam close and tried to rub against them in the water. Zafar eventually left the area and the beaches were reopened.

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