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Hooray! Trapped Dolphin Swims to Freedom in the LBC
With a little help from some welders, a young dolphin that had managed to become trapped in a construction zone in the Long Beach Harbor is now swimming free.
The dolphin had become trapped in walled area built for the foundation of a wharf, explains City News Service. "Officials believe the dolphin followed some fish into the redevelopment site during high tide and was trapped when the tide fell," adds KTLA .
Holes were cut into the metal walls to help the animal escape, said Peter Wallerstein of El Segundo-based Marine Animal Rescue. By morning, Willy er, Flipper was free. Hooray!
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It's been many, many years since we saw this much snow in our mountains. Going up there right now isn't safe, but here are some places where you can enjoy the view and snap a pic.
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April Valentine died at Centinela Hospital. Her daughter was born by emergency C-section. She'd gone into the pregnancy with a plan, knowing Black mothers like herself were at higher risk.
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A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.
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In the face of a drier future, that iconic piece of Americana is on its way out in Southern California.
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Another Missing Hiker Has Been Found Dead In San Gabriels As Search For Actor Julian Sands ContinuesBob Gregory, 62, went missing the same day as Sands. His body was recovered near Mount Islip.