189_November 10th_the remains of a dolphine

[Jessica]

The carved-up remains of a dolphin were found on a New Jersey beach

Now federal authorities are investigating.

The marine mammal stranding center says remains of a common dolphin were found on the beach in Allenhurst,  north of Asbury Park.

The dolphin appeared to have been butchered, the animal's flesh completely removed with clean cuts from a sharp instrument leaving only the head, dorsal fin, and flukes.

Witnesses had reported seeing a dolphin struggling in the surf Tuesday brock from where the remains were found but it was able to swim back out to sea.

It's unclear if it's the same dolphin. 

I'm Julie Walker.