Dolphin seen near St Mark’s Square inspires Venetian rescue effort

Dolphin seen near St Mark’s Square inspires Venetian rescue effort

Safety of apparently fearless Mimmo at risk as the acrobatic bottlenose attracts admirers and selfie toursActivists in Venice are campaigning to save a dolphin spotted in the lagoon over fears growing tourist interest could put its life at risk.Known as Mimmo, the bottlenose dolphin made its latest appearance in St Mark’s basin, the body of water in front of the square of the same name, on Wednesday. Continue reading...