08/03/2026
🐬 A heroic rescue on the Rance
Last Wednesday in La Vicomté-sur-Rance (Côtes-d’Armor, Brittany), a dolphin became trapped in the mud at low tide, nearly 18 km from the open sea.
For more than three hours, firefighters from SDIS 22 carried out an exceptional rescue operation in extremely muddy conditions.
Advancing meter by meter, sometimes sinking waist-deep in the mud, they managed to place the animal on a soft support mattress and a stretcher, using a small boat to move it before towing it to a rigid inflatable rescue boat to bring it back toward open waters.
👏 A spectacular rescue that deserves immense respect for the dedication and courage of the firefighters.
📍 La Vicomté-sur-Rance – Brittany, France
📸 Jean-Marc David / Sipa Press
Full photo report available via SIPA Press
https://www.sipa.com/event/fr/1/73151015.259523
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