03-06-2025
‘Stunning' sea creatures seen breaching off England, video shows. ‘Unforgettable'
Boaters off the coast of England recently spotted a pod of Risso's dolphins leaping from the surface in what was described as an 'unforgettable experience.'
The encounter took place on May 30 near Falmouth, a coastal town in Cornwall, according to a Facebook post from AK Wildlife Cruises Falmouth, a local boat tour agency.
In a video posted by the group, the marine mammals can be seen repeatedly breaching the turquoise waves, sending white water flying.
It was 'nothing short of breathtaking,' the post said.
'This incredibly playful pod treated us to a stunning display: breaching, head slapping, lunging — the full repertoire!' the tour group added. 'It was a magical, unforgettable experience for our guests, one of those rare moments that remind us just how special our coastal waters are.'
Risso's dolphins — also referred to as gray dolphins — are present throughout warm and topical stretches of Earth's oceans, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The robust-bodied animals can grow up to 13 feet long and weigh up to 1,100 pounds.
They are known to live in groups numbering up to 30 individuals and largely feed on octopus and squid, according to the Wildlife Trusts, a U.K. charity organization.
Typically, they are only found in 'deep, offshore waters.'
With that said, sightings around the U.K. aren't uncommon, with many of them taking place around Scotland.
