First aid and short-term care of cetaceans can be provided on the spot at the place of stranding.

• Make sure the animal is alive. He breathes every 15′-20′.

• Do not lead the animal into the deep end. Do not pull it by the fins or tail.

• Place the animal in a horizontal position. Make sure that the bellows (the nostril at the top of the head) is always clean and out of water.

• Keep body parts exposed to air, moist and cool with sea water. Do not pour water into the blower.

• Cover the animal with a light-coloured and damp cloth, leaving the fins, eyes and bladder uncovered.

• Use a sunshade and cover with petroleum jelly (not sunscreen) the parts of the body that are exposed to the air or sun. Attention to the eyes, bellows and lips.

• Do not give water or food.

• Move people away. Appoint a “shore manager”.

• Ensure peace and quiet during handling. Stress can be fatal.

• Do not use strong lighting on the dolphin.

• Notify “ARION” immediately ( tel. 6945531850 ή 6945644994) or the local port authority.