Videos show migrants with dead dolphin and another migrant bagging a live bird in Ceuta
Footage from Trampolín beach in Ceuta captured a group of migrants holding a dead baby bottlenose dolphin, with blood visible near its eye. The local association Defense of Urban Trees, Biodiversity, and the Environment (DAUBMA) submitted the video to the Civil Guard, alleging the calf arrived alive, was forcibly removed and suffered a head injury, and asked that the individuals be identified for investigation. In a separate incident near a city reservoir, a resident recorded an illegal migrant seizing a live bird, stuffing it into a plastic bag and fastening its legs with bridle ties before the migrant fled and the bird was later rescued and released.
The bird is protected under Ley 42/2007, and the dolphin is protected under Spanish law. Both incidents have heightened community concern and prompted calls for legal action.
How this was covered
- Left-leaning outlets covered this 29h later
- The two sides describe this in almost entirely different words
Why it matters
The events raise questions about wildlife protection and the enforcement of animal‑cruelty laws in a migrant‑hosting area.
How this story developed
- Sep 3 Ceuta resident films illegal migrant trapping live bird in plastic bag
- Sep 4 The Daubma association has called for additional measures following the bird‑capture incident.
- Sep 6 DAUBMA has asked the Civil Guard to identify the people in the dolphin video and forward the case for investigation.
